Afghanistan
Afghan refugees in U.S. face growing uncertainty amid anti-immigration policies
June 2, 2025
Afghan refugees in U.S. face growing uncertainty amid anti-immigration policies
Afghan refugees in U.S. face growing uncertainty amid anti-immigration policies A new analysis by the Afghanistan Analysts Network reveals worsening conditions for Afghan refugees in the United States, especially following executive orders by President Donald Trump. These policies have increased…
Afghanistan’s Deepening Crisis: Education Collapse, Public Floggings, and Mass Deportations Compound Humanitarian Woes
June 2, 2025
Afghanistan’s Deepening Crisis: Education Collapse, Public Floggings, and Mass Deportations Compound Humanitarian Woes
Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis continues to deepen as new reports reveal a collapse in education access, the expansion of harsh Taliban justice practices, and the return of over 600,000 migrants to a fragile homeland lacking essential support systems. According to UNICEF,…
UNICEF Reports Over 22 Million People in Afghanistan Need Urgent Humanitarian Aid
May 31, 2025
UNICEF Reports Over 22 Million People in Afghanistan Need Urgent Humanitarian Aid
UNICEF Reports Over 22 Million People in Afghanistan Need Urgent Humanitarian Aid —————————— The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that more than 22 million people in Afghanistan, including 12 million children, are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance,…
UNICEF Delivers Critical Medical Supplies to Afghanistan Amid Healthcare Crisis
May 29, 2025
UNICEF Delivers Critical Medical Supplies to Afghanistan Amid Healthcare Crisis
In a significant humanitarian effort, UNICEF has transported more than 100 metric tons of essential medicines to Afghanistan via special charter flights, Khaama Press reported. This delivery aims to bolster healthcare services across 2,400 health centers in all 34 provinces…
Taliban Implements Austerity Measures Amid Economic Crisis; Afghan Refugees Face Deepening Crisis; Polio Vaccinator Killed in Paktia
May 27, 2025
Taliban Implements Austerity Measures Amid Economic Crisis; Afghan Refugees Face Deepening Crisis; Polio Vaccinator Killed in Paktia
The Taliban has significantly reduced monthly subsistence allowances for staff at military universities, including the National Defense University, from 4,000 to 2,000 Afghanis ($58 to $29), as part of broader austerity measures, Amu TV reported. Housing stipends have been eliminated,…
Taliban threatens UN female staff in Afghanistan, prompting remote work shift
May 27, 2025
Taliban threatens UN female staff in Afghanistan, prompting remote work shift
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported a serious escalation in threats against its female staff by Taliban members. According to sources in Kabul, armed Taliban forces have recently raided the homes of several women employed by…
WHO reports closure of 202 health facilities in Afghanistan amid funding cuts
May 27, 2025
WHO reports closure of 202 health facilities in Afghanistan amid funding cuts
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported the suspension or closure of 202 humanitarian health facilities across Afghanistan by March 25, due to a sharp reduction in funding. The closures, detailed in the organization’s March situation report, directly affect an…
Measles Outbreak Claims 357 Lives in Afghanistan, WHO Reports Surge in Cases
May 26, 2025
Measles Outbreak Claims 357 Lives in Afghanistan, WHO Reports Surge in Cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed 357 measles-related deaths in Afghanistan since January 2025, with over 55,000 suspected cases reported nationwide, Khaama press reported. The outbreak has disproportionately affected children, accounting for the majority of fatalities. Helmand, Nuristan, and…
Taliban dismisses 300 employees from state broadcaster amid austerity drive
May 26, 2025
Taliban dismisses 300 employees from state broadcaster amid austerity drive
The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have dismissed at least 300 employees from the state-run Radio and Television channel as part of a broader government austerity campaign, according to Afghanistan International News. The layoffs included journalists, editors, and technicians, many of…
Taliban Exclude Women from Medical Licensing Exam for Sixth Consecutive Cycle
May 25, 2025
Taliban Exclude Women from Medical Licensing Exam for Sixth Consecutive Cycle
Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has again barred female medical graduates from registering for the national exit exam, a mandatory requirement for obtaining medical licenses, Amu TV reported. The National Examination Authority’s announcement this week made no provision for women’s participation, continuing…