Afghanistan

Activists Urge U.S. Congress to Recognize Taliban’s Gender Apartheid as a Crime Against Humanity

Activists Urge U.S. Congress to Recognize Taliban’s Gender Apartheid as a Crime Against Humanity

Three women’s rights activists from the United States have called for the recognition of the Taliban’s gender apartheid in Afghanistan as a crime against humanity. During a special session of the U.S. Congress focused on human rights, Heather Barr, Wahida…
Over 40% of women in Afghanistan affected by Anemia, says UNICEF

Over 40% of women in Afghanistan affected by Anemia, says UNICEF

UNICEF revealed in a report on Monday that 40% of women in Afghanistan suffer from anemia, highlighting a pressing public health concern, Khaama Press reported. To combat this issue, UNICEF distributes multivitamin mineral supplements (MMS) to pregnant women, aiming to…
Lovers of Ahlulbayt Association in Afghanistan holds 9th conference for Husseini preachers

Lovers of Ahlulbayt Association in Afghanistan holds 9th conference for Husseini preachers

Lovers of Ahlulbayt Association in Afghanistan held the 9th conference for preachers under the title “The Role of Delivering the Message in the Ashura Revolution”. The conference, organized in the Capital Kabul, was attended by a number of Shia scholars…
WHO: Over 100,000 Hepatitis Cases Reported in Afghanistan Over Past Decade

WHO: Over 100,000 Hepatitis Cases Reported in Afghanistan Over Past Decade

The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that more than 100,000 people in Afghanistan have contracted hepatitis over the past decade, Amu TV reported yesterday. WHO representative Edwin Ceniza Salvador reported that around 70,000 cases are hepatitis B and 30,000…
UN report underscores devastating effects of Taliban policies on Afghan women

UN report underscores devastating effects of Taliban policies on Afghan women

Three United Nations entities, namely the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the UN Women division, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), have published a report highlighting the repercussions of Taliban policies on women in Afghanistan. The report…
Taliban Unveils New University Curriculum Amid Concerns Over Educational Restrictions

Taliban Unveils New University Curriculum Amid Concerns Over Educational Restrictions

The Taliban’s higher education minister, Neda Mohammad Nadim, announced the development of a new university curriculum designed to align with market demands, sparking concerns from human rights organizations about the exclusion of modern subjects. In a statement made during the…
UN: Over 290 Civilian Deaths, Nearly 90% Child Casualties from Landmines in Afghanistan

UN: Over 290 Civilian Deaths, Nearly 90% Child Casualties from Landmines in Afghanistan

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that 292 civilians were killed in Afghanistan in the first half of 2023 due to landmines and unexploded ordnance, with a staggering 89% of these casualties being children,…
Ban on education in Afghanistan puts psychological, financial pressure on female teachers

Ban on education in Afghanistan puts psychological, financial pressure on female teachers

Afghan female teachers’ career was abruptly halted when the Taliban banned girls’ education nearly three years ago, forcing them out of their classrooms. When secondary schools for girls were suspended in September 2021, about a month after the Taliban took…
Clashes Between Nomads, Hazaras in Bamiyan Leave 2 Injured

Clashes Between Nomads, Hazaras in Bamiyan Leave 2 Injured

At least two villagers were injured during violent clashes between nomads and residents in Punjab District of Afghanistan’s Bamiyan province, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. One individual was shot, while another suffered a concerning head injury from a stone. Both injured…
Local Watchdog: Taliban Restrictions Stifle Afghan Freedom of Speech, Media

Local Watchdog: Taliban Restrictions Stifle Afghan Freedom of Speech, Media

Media freedom advocates are raising serious concerns about the Taliban’s treatment of journalists and media outlets in Afghanistan, says an article published by Amu TV yesterday. Reports indicate a growing pattern of restrictions and mistreatment, raising fears for the future…
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