Afghanistan

Explosive mines claim more than 40,000 Afghan lives in three decades, UNAMA says

Explosive mines claim more than 40,000 Afghan lives in three decades, UNAMA says

The United Nations Deputy Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has reported that over the past 35 years, 44,000 civilians, including children and women, have been victims of mine explosions and explosive materials, according to Khaama Press. UNAMA released a video on…
Polio remains threat in Afghanistan, Pakistan, report says

Polio remains threat in Afghanistan, Pakistan, report says

Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only remaining countries with active poliovirus, Khaama Press cited a recent report by an Indian media outlet. According to the experts, economic weaknesses have hindered Afghanistan and Pakistan from completely eradicating the virus. Afghanistan has…
Afghanistan: Landmine explosion kills 9 school children

Afghanistan: Landmine explosion kills 9 school children

Nine kids lost their lives in an explosion in southeastern Afghanistan triggered by a landmine that was planted during the country’s long history of conflict, Dawn online news agency reported today. The incident occurred when a group of young boys…
Heavy rainfall across Afghanistan leaves more than 540 homes damaged, UN reports

Heavy rainfall across Afghanistan leaves more than 540 homes damaged, UN reports

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that heavy rainfall across Afghanistan from March 29-30 has severely damaged over 540 residences, agricultural land, and critical infrastructure in seven provinces. More details in the following…
UN raises concerns about increasing levels of malnutrition among women, children in Afghanistan

UN raises concerns about increasing levels of malnutrition among women, children in Afghanistan

The World Food Programme in Afghanistan has highlighted a significant increase in malnutrition among women, with 1.2 million affected, Khaama Press reported yesterday. The UN organization also warns of a rise in malnourished children, with a possibility of three million…
Taliban’s decision to return to stoning women sparks opposition and outrage worldwide

Taliban’s decision to return to stoning women sparks opposition and outrage worldwide

The recent announcement by the Taliban that it is resuming the practice of publicly stoning women to death has sparked shock and outrage worldwide, according to various news reports. Human rights groups have accused the international community of remaining silent,…
Half of Afghanistan’s population affected by mental distress, WHO reports

Half of Afghanistan’s population affected by mental distress, WHO reports

The WHO, in partnership with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the EU, and Japan, raised concerns about the high levels of mental distress in Afghanistan, affecting 50% of the population, Amu TV reported on Tuesday. According to the…
Blast from unexploded bullet leaves 3 children dead, 2 injured in Southern Afghanistan

Blast from unexploded bullet leaves 3 children dead, 2 injured in Southern Afghanistan

Three children died and two others were injured in Helmand Province due to the explosion of an unexploded bullet in the Gereshk district, Khaama Press reported. The incident occurred when the children were playing with the bullet they found in…
For third consecutive year, schools in Afghanistan start academic season without girls

For third consecutive year, schools in Afghanistan start academic season without girls

A new school year has started in Afghanistan, but without girls. The Taliban have prohibited female students from receiving education beyond the sixth grade, a move that has drawn international criticism, according to news reports. Schools across Afghanistan began classes…
At least 20 killed in suicide bombing in Afghan city of Kandahar

At least 20 killed in suicide bombing in Afghan city of Kandahar

A suicide bombing in front of a bank in Afghanistan’s Kandahar city on Thursday left at least 20 people dead and 30 others wounded, local police and hospital officials confirmed. On its Telegram channel, the ISIS group claimed responsibility for…
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