Afghanistan
UNAMA Hosts Exhibition to Address Water Crisis in Afghanistan
March 2, 2025
UNAMA Hosts Exhibition to Address Water Crisis in Afghanistan
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) recently held a five-day exhibition at its New York headquarters to raise awareness about the severe water crisis facing Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. Running from February 24 to 28, the event aimed…
Child labor, recruitment saw dramatic rise in Afghanistan in 2024
March 1, 2025
Child labor, recruitment saw dramatic rise in Afghanistan in 2024
International human rights reports indicate that hundreds of thousands of children continue to pay a devastating price for armed conflict and insecurity in the Middle East and North Africa region. While the UNICEF confirmed that the impact of armed conflicts…
Afghan migrants face crackdowns in Iran and rising asylum rejections in UK
March 1, 2025
Afghan migrants face crackdowns in Iran and rising asylum rejections in UK
Iranian authorities have detained more than 2,700 Afghan migrants in a recent crackdown, while the UK has rejected over 2,000 Afghan asylum applications, raising concerns among rights groups. Malek Hossein Chegini, the police chief of Delijan in central Iran, said…
EU condemns Taliban’s human rights violations, calls for accountability
February 28, 2025
EU condemns Taliban’s human rights violations, calls for accountability
The European Union has strongly criticized the Taliban’s human rights policies in Afghanistan, warning that their gender-based discrimination could constitute gender persecution—a crime against humanity under the Rome Statute, which Afghanistan remains a party to. Speaking at the 58th session…
Flash floods in western Afghanistan kill at least 21
February 26, 2025
Flash floods in western Afghanistan kill at least 21
At least 21 people lost their lives in sudden flash floods that struck Qala-e-Kah district in Afghanistan’s Farah province, local sources said on Tuesday. The victims, who were visiting the area for leisure, were swept into a deep ravine when…
UN Chief: A Patriarchal System Denies Women Their Basic Rights in Afghanistan
February 26, 2025
UN Chief: A Patriarchal System Denies Women Their Basic Rights in Afghanistan
The 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council has commenced in Geneva, Switzerland, with participation from high-ranking officials of 100 countries, Khaama Press reported. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the grim state of human rights in Afghanistan, emphasizing…
Experts warn of rising security threats at Herat Security Dialogue
February 25, 2025
Experts warn of rising security threats at Herat Security Dialogue
The 12th Herat Security Dialogue opened in Madrid, bringing together political figures, former Afghan officials, and international representatives to discuss Afghanistan’s future. Organized by the Afghanistan Institute for Strategic Studies, the two-day conference is themed “Afghanistan: Reviving Hope; Synergic Efforts.”…
UNICEF Reports Over 19 Million Afghans Received Humanitarian Aid
February 24, 2025
UNICEF Reports Over 19 Million Afghans Received Humanitarian Aid
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that over 19 million people in Afghanistan received humanitarian assistance last year, with more than half being children, Khaama Press reported. In a report released on February 23, UNICEF highlighted that the aid…
Taliban Resumes House-to-House Searches in Kabul
February 23, 2025
Taliban Resumes House-to-House Searches in Kabul
The Taliban have resumed house-to-house searches in parts of Kabul, raising alarm among residents, Amu TV reported. The searches began on Saturday morning in the Khair Khana neighborhood and may extend to other areas of the capital. Sources indicate that…
Taliban Declares ICC Jurisdiction Void, Rejects Rome Statute Accession
February 23, 2025
Taliban Declares ICC Jurisdiction Void, Rejects Rome Statute Accession
The Taliban announced on Thursday that Afghanistan would no longer recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC), declaring its 2003 accession to the Rome Statute legally void, Jurist News reported. This move follows ICC prosecutor Karim Khan’s request…