Afghanistan

Taliban Orders “Deviant” Books Be Removed from Afghanistan’s Libraries and Universities ——————————————— Taliban supreme leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has issued an order instructing authorities throughout Afghanistan to identify and remove “deviant” books from bookstores, school libraries, universities, and both public…

Pakistani Police Raids Target Afghanistan Refugees, Breaking Homes and Lives ————————————– Pakistani police conducted aggressive raids targeting Afghan refugees in Islamabad’s F-17 sector on July 28, 2025, according to sources reported by Hasht-e Subh Daily. The operation involved house-to-house searches…

UN launches $23 million initiative to support displaced communities in northern Afghanistan ———————————- The United Nations has launched a $23 million project to support returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and affected communities in Kunduz and Baghlan provinces, northern Afghanistan, Amu…

Afghan women in Tajikistan face risk of detention and deportation —————————- Afghan women who fled Taliban rule to seek refuge in Tajikistan are now facing arrest and forced deportation, Amu TV reported based on multiple migrants and human rights advocates.…

Turkish Coast Guard Detains 38 Afghan Migrants Off Aegean Coast ………………….. The Turkish Coast Guard intercepted a plastic boat near Ayvacık in Çanakkale province, detaining 38 Afghan migrants, including 20 children, as reported by Khaama Press. The group was attempting…

Taliban Accelerates Religious School Construction Amid Ongoing Ban on Girls’ Education ………………… The Taliban constructed or initiated work on seven religious schools across Afghanistan during the month of Saratan (June 22–July 22), marking a significant increase from just one school…

Iran Deports Over 70,000 Afghans in One Week as Humanitarian Concerns Grow ………………… More than 70,000 Afghan migrants were deported from Iran between July 19 and July 25, according to figures released by the Taliban-run Commission for Refugee Affairs, as…

UN Urges Urgent Climate Action for Afghanistan Amidst Severe Drought ——————————– The United Nations is intensifying its urgent call for global climate action in Afghanistan, a nation already grappling with severe drought and significant climate change threats. A recent report…

A recent surge in the detention and forced deportation of Afghan women and girls from Pakistan has drawn strong condemnation from human rights organizations, highlighting a deepening humanitarian crisis. Footage released by Afghanistan International shows distressing scenes of Pakistani police…

UNDP Reports Solar Power Installation in 153 Afghan Schools —————————————- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced that since 2023, a total of 153 schools across Afghanistan have been equipped with solar energy systems, Hasht-e-Subh Daily reported. These installations provide…