Afghanistan

US Federal Court Moves to Expedite Afghan Asylum Cases, CAIR Welcomes Decision ————————————- A US federal court has ruled that Afghan asylum seekers can proceed with legal challenges over prolonged delays in the processing of their cases, a decision welcomed…

UN OCHA Warns of Rising Civilian Casualties, Growing Humanitarian Needs Amid Afghanistan–Pakistan Clashes ————————————————- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has sounded the alarm about a worsening humanitarian crisis as cross‑border hostilities between Afghanistan and…

Pakistan Missile Strikes leave 3 dead, 45 injured in Kunar as Border Tensions Escalate ——————————- Missile strikes by Pakistan hit Kunar province, killing three and injuring dozens, amid rise in cross-border tensions with Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. The strikes reportedly…

Taliban Seize Large Tract of Land in Kabul, Raising Property Rights Concerns —————————————- According to a report by Hasht-e Subh Daily, Taliban authorities have confiscated more than 1,500 hectares of land in the “Omid-e Sabz” township in western Kabul. The…

UN renews call for reversal of girls’ education ban in Afghanistan amid global ICT awareness day ————————————– The United Nations has renewed its call for Afghan authorities to restore girls’ access to education, warning that continued restrictions are deepening a…

Afghanistan reports rising toll from natural disasters with widespread damage —————————————- Authorities in Afghanistan say at least 214 people have died in natural disasters since the start of the current solar year, including 14 deaths recorded in the past 24…

UNAMA pushes lifting curbs on girls’ education as Afghanistan marks ICT Day ——————————- United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has called on the Taliban to lift restrictions on Afghan girls, marking the International Girls in ICT Day with renewed concern…

Afghanistan experiencing serious decline in reading culture —————————– Afghanistan is experiencing a sharp decline in reading culture, especially among young people, according to residents and observers cited in a report published on Hasht-e-Subh Daily. Many say the trend is driven…

UN Supports 18,000 Afghan Women Entrepreneurs; Economic Participation Grows Despite Taliban Challenges —————————————– In 2025, the United Nations reported that 18,616 women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan received economic support, boosting their participation in economic activities through small and medium enterprises. This…

UN experts urge Taliban accountability over judicial reforms and rights protections —————————– Independent experts affiliated with the United Nations have called on the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan to clarify the structure and legal basis of their newly introduced judicial system,…