Afghanistan

The Taliban have initiated a campaign in Sheberghan, the capital of Afghanistan’s northern Jawzjan province, to confiscate books they deem incompatible with Islamic teachings and Afghan cultural values, Afghan Amu news outlet said. Baryali Ahmadi, head of information at the…

Pakistan’s air strikes on Wednesday in the eastern Paktika province of Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of 46 individuals, primarily women and children, Arab News reported citing Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. The strikes targeted four locations in the Barmal district…

In 2024, Afghanistan has faced deep economic, political, and social challenges. According to United Nations reports, the levels of poverty and hunger have reached 97%, with over 23 million people dependent on humanitarian aid. The International Federation of Red Cross…

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported on Tuesday that over 783,000 Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan between September 15, 2023, and November 30, 2024, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Among these returnees, 31% are female-headed households,…

Two years after the Taliban imposed a ban on women working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), many families in Afghanistan struggle with poverty and despair. Meanwhile, UN agencies have stepped up their efforts to alleviate the crisis. The decree, issued in…

G7 Special Representatives expressed grave concerns on Friday regarding the Taliban’s recent ban on women and girls attending health institutes in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a joint statement, they warned that this decision could have catastrophic effects on…

The UK Chargé d’Affaires for Afghanistan, Robert Dickson, has urged Taliban officials to reverse their decision to ban women from medical education and training, Afghan Amu news outlet said. During a visit to Kabul, Dickson met with Sher Mohammad Abbas…

The Taliban-run National Examination Authority announced on Tuesday that the upcoming medical licensing competency exam for newly graduated doctors will exclude female candidates, Afghan Amu news outlet said. The exam, scheduled for December 28, will only be open to male…

Japan announced an additional $27.5 million in humanitarian assistance on Tuesday to support vulnerable Afghans amid the country’s ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, Afghan Amu news agency said. The Japanese Embassy in Afghanistan stated that the aid will be distributed…

Amnesty International has called on the Taliban to end what it describes as “gender-based harassment and persecution” following the recent ban on women’s medical education. The decision, which took effect on December 4, has closed the last avenue for Afghan…