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Taliban restrictions halt training for thousands of female health workers in Afghanistan

Taliban restrictions halt training for thousands of female health workers in Afghanistan

A United Nations report covering October to December 2024 reveals that nearly 40,000 midwives and 3,000 nurses in Afghanistan were unable to complete their training due to Taliban-imposed restrictions. The report highlights the severe impact of these measures on women’s…
Millions in Afghanistan face hunger as aid funding declines

Millions in Afghanistan face hunger as aid funding declines

Cuts in international aid and a freeze in U.S. foreign assistance have left millions of Afghans at risk of severe hunger this winter, according to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP). Despite some progress since 2021, when 23 million…
Explosion in Paktia Claims Life of One Child, Injures Five

Explosion in Paktia Claims Life of One Child, Injures Five

A tragic explosion in the Gol Ghundi area of Zazi Aryub district resulted in the death of one child and injuries to five others, Khaama Press reported. The incident occurred on Monday, when children were playing with an unexploded rocket…
Taliban Reject Approval for Female Students’ Scholarships to Pakistan

Taliban Reject Approval for Female Students’ Scholarships to Pakistan

Reports emerged suggesting that Afghan girls could pursue higher education in Pakistan if accompanied by a male guardian. However, the Afghan Ministry of Higher Education has firmly denied these claims, Khaama Press reported. Spokesperson Hafiz Ziaullah Hashimi stated on Monday…
Taliban Conditionally Allow Afghan Girls to Study in Pakistan

Taliban Conditionally Allow Afghan Girls to Study in Pakistan

Taliban authorities have conditionally agreed to permit Afghan girls to pursue higher education in Pakistan, contingent upon the issuance of visas for their male guardians, VOA reported. This decision follows recent entrance examinations taken by Afghan students aiming for admission…
Former Afghan president, UN officials call for reopening of schools for Afghan girls

Former Afghan president, UN officials call for reopening of schools for Afghan girls

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai highlighted the importance of education for Afghanistan’s future, stating that the country can achieve independence and prosperity through education, Afghan news outlet Amu reported. On International Education Day, Karzai called for the reopening of schools…
UNICEF Reports Educational Crisis in Afghanistan on International Education Day

UNICEF Reports Educational Crisis in Afghanistan on International Education Day

On January 24, International Education Day, UNICEF revealed that floods in Afghanistan have destroyed or damaged 110 schools in 2024, impacting the education of thousands of students, Khaama Press reported. The organization highlighted this crisis via its X account, emphasizing…
ISIS claims killing of Chinese national in Afghanistan

ISIS claims killing of Chinese national in Afghanistan

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the killing of a Chinese national in Afghanistan’s northern Takhar province, according to a post on its Telegram channel late Wednesday, news outlets reported. Local police had confirmed the murder earlier that day, stating a…
Aid group calls for halt to expulsion of Afghan refugees over dire conditions

Aid group calls for halt to expulsion of Afghan refugees over dire conditions

A global humanitarian agency warns against expelling Afghan refugees, citing dire conditions in Afghanistan amid ongoing humanitarian crises. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has urged Afghanistan’s neighboring countries to halt the expulsion of millions of Afghan refugees, citing the country’s…
Denmark donates $2.8M to aid Afghanistan amid hunger crisis

Denmark donates $2.8M to aid Afghanistan amid hunger crisis

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced Tuesday that Denmark has contributed $2.8 million to the U.N. Humanitarian Fund for Afghanistan to support ongoing relief efforts, Afghan Amu news agency reported. The donation comes as…
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