Afghanistan

Floods in Nuristan Kill Five, Including Women and Children —————————- At least five people, including three children, one woman, and one man, were killed by heavy floods in Nuristan’s Kamdish district, officials confirmed on August 16, 2025, Khaama Press reported.…

Hundreds of Afghans Arrested and Deported from Pakistan After Germany Suspends Resettlement Program ————————————– Around 400 Afghans awaiting relocation to Germany have been arrested in Pakistan, with several already deported to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, raising urgent concerns from human rights groups,…

Four years after the Taliban’s return to power, Afghanistan faces escalating repression, widespread violence, and deepening isolation as international experts warn of crimes against humanity. Afghanistan entered its fifth year under Taliban rule on Friday amid warnings from UN human…

Arbaeen Commemoration Ceremony Held in Western Kabul ————————— A commemoration of Arbaeen was held at the Rasul Akram Mosque in western Kabul, with a notable attendance of athletes. The event was organized by the Maiwand Futsal Club Academy and featured…

Afghan Pilgrims Criticize Obstacles to Arbaeen Pilgrimage —————————————– During a ceremony held in western Kabul to mark Arbaeen, Afghan pilgrims, scholars, and students gathered to express their criticism of the political and administrative hurdles that prevented many from attending the…

The Eleventh Congress of Ashura Poetry and Literature Concludes in Afghanistan ————————— The closing ceremony of the Eleventh Congress of Ashura Poetry and Literature in Afghanistan was held with the widespread presence of poets, writers, and enthusiasts of Ashura culture.…

Reconstruction of Imamzadeh Yahya’s Shrine Resumes in Sar-e Pol, Afghanistan —————————— The reconstruction project for the shrine of Imamzadeh Yahya (peace be upon him) in Sar-e Pol province, Afghanistan, has resumed after a multi-year halt. This initiative aims to preserve…

As the Taliban prepare to mark four years in power, Afghan women and girls describe severe psychological pressure and a deepening sense of hopelessness under sweeping restrictions on education, work, and public life, Amu TV reported. Since August 2021, girls…

Shia Devotees in Nili, Afghanistan, Hold Grand Mourning Ceremony for the Month of Safar ———————————- Lovers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) in Nili, Afghanistan, solemnly commemorated the month of Safar with a grand mourning ceremony, Shia Waves Persian.…

Four years into Taliban rule, UN Women warns Afghanistan is closer than ever to becoming a society where women are entirely erased from public life. Nearly 100 edicts since 2021 have restricted women’s education, work, movement, and dress — leaving…