Afghanistan
Madrid conference urges action on Taliban’s treatment of Afghan women
December 15, 2024
Madrid conference urges action on Taliban’s treatment of Afghan women
An international conference in Madrid on Friday highlighted the worsening conditions for women under Taliban rule in Afghanistan, Afghan Amu news agency reported. Organized by Women for Afghanistan, the event brought together global officials and women’s rights advocates to discuss…
Save The Children: 2024 a “Cruel” Year for Afghan Children
December 15, 2024
Save The Children: 2024 a “Cruel” Year for Afghan Children
Save the Children has reported that the ongoing economic crisis, along with droughts and recurring floods, has severely impacted the lives of children in Afghanistan, Afghanistan International reported. The organization described 2024 as a “brutal” year for these children and…
ISIS claims responsibility for Kabul suicide bombing targeting Taliban minister
December 13, 2024
ISIS claims responsibility for Kabul suicide bombing targeting Taliban minister
ISIS has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Kabul that killed Khalil Rahman Haqqani, the Taliban’s Minister for Refugees and Repatriation. In a statement released on Wednesday, the group said Haqqani was the primary target of the attack, Afghan…
Afghan women artists empower resistance against Taliban restrictions
December 12, 2024
Afghan women artists empower resistance against Taliban restrictions
Afghan women artists are playing a crucial role in the resistance movement against Taliban abuses, using their art to challenge the ruling regime. Human Rights Watch highlighted their contributions in a new feature, emphasizing how these artists voice their beliefs…
Afghanistan: Taliban minister of refugees killed in Kabul bombing
December 11, 2024
Afghanistan: Taliban minister of refugees killed in Kabul bombing
The Taliban’s Minister of Refugees, Khalil Haqqani, was killed today in a bombing inside the ministry’s headquarters in Kabul, according to local security sources. The explosion targeted the ministry building in the city center, and while details about the number…
UNAMA Urges Taliban to Adhere to Human Rights on International Human Rights Day
December 11, 2024
UNAMA Urges Taliban to Adhere to Human Rights on International Human Rights Day
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) urged the Taliban on Tuesday, December 10, to comply with global human rights standards, emphasizing that this is crucial for the protection and prosperity of all Afghans, particularly women and girls, Amu…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi distributes fuel to impoverished families in Mazar-i-Shari, Afghanistan
December 10, 2024
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi distributes fuel to impoverished families in Mazar-i-Shari, Afghanistan
The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, announced the distribution of the first batch of heating fuel to impoverished families. The initiative, carried out in collaboration with the Ahlulbayt Charity Foundation, provided 80 tons of…
UN Reports 6.6 Million Afghans in Need of Shelter
December 10, 2024
UN Reports 6.6 Million Afghans in Need of Shelter
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced that approximately 6.6 million people in Afghanistan are in urgent need of shelter, Khaama Press reported yesterday. This alarming figure was revealed in a statement published on Sunday, December 8,…
Taliban Prisons: 31 Methods of Torture Documented
December 9, 2024
Taliban Prisons: 31 Methods of Torture Documented
Research by Afghanistan International reveals that detainees in Taliban intelligence agency prisons endure 31 distinct forms of torture, the newspaper’s website reported in an article. This study, based on interviews with 38 former detainees, highlights the severe mistreatment faced by…
U.S. Embassy Reports 25% Increase in Forced Marriages and 45% in Early Marriages in Afghanistan
December 7, 2024
U.S. Embassy Reports 25% Increase in Forced Marriages and 45% in Early Marriages in Afghanistan
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan reported on Friday, December 6, an alarming increases in forced and early marriages among Afghan girls, coinciding with the closure of schools, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a video message, Joel Sandford, head of the…