Afghanistan

A violent attack during a Muharram mourning ceremony left eight people injured on Friday afternoon in Sar-e-Pul province, Amu TV reported yesterday. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. local time in Chobfroshan Alley, just outside Sar-e-Pul City, the source mentioned.…

Amnesty International has urged the German government to ensure the safety of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for continued support amid growing concerns about their uncertain future, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a statement released on July 17th,…

Heavy rains and thunderstorms have wreaked havoc in eastern Afghanistan, leaving at least 35 people dead and over 230 injured, VOA reported yesterday. The casualties were caused by collapsing trees, walls, and roofs in the Jalalabad area and surrounding Nangarhar…

A new report by UNICEF reveals a troubling trend in Afghanistan: one-third of women give birth outside of health facilities, putting both mothers and babies at risk, Khaama Press reported yesterday. The report highlights the importance of prenatal care, with…

The residents of Farah and Ghazni provinces in Afghanistan report empty streets and banned processions as Shia mourners face heightened restrictions under Taliban rule. More details in the following report: According to an article published by Amu TV yesterday, residents…

Amnesty International issued a strong condemnation of the Taliban’s human rights record in Afghanistan, calling for an end to widespread abuses. Protests against the regime’s crackdown on Muharram observances continue. In a recent statement, the organization documented numerous violations, including…

In the western Afghan city of Herat, groups of Shia protesters have taken to the streets to voice their dissent against recent statements made by the Taliban regarding the observance of Ashura, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Caravan-like processions of protesters…

Three years after the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, over 44,000 Afghans approved for relocation to Western nations are still waiting in limbo in neighboring Pakistan, Dawn Newspaper reported yesterday. In the chaotic aftermath of the NATO-backed government’s collapse…

Afghanistan, a country already grappling with conflict and instability, faces another formidable foe: climate change. Despite contributing a mere 0.8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the UN labels it one of the most vulnerable nations to its devastating effects, Hast-e-Subh…

The Taliban government has imposed new restrictions on Muharram mourning ceremonies in Afghanistan, causing widespread discontent among the Shia community. According to new instructions described by the Taliban government as a “commitment,” the observance of Ashura in certain areas is…