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		UN Chief: A Patriarchal System Denies Women Their Basic Rights in Afghanistan
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 26, 2025
UN Chief: A Patriarchal System Denies Women Their Basic Rights in Afghanistan
						The 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council has commenced in Geneva, Switzerland, with participation from high-ranking officials of 100 countries, Khaama Press reported. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the grim state of human rights in Afghanistan, emphasizing…					
				
			
		The Perilous Journey of Pakistani Migrants to Europe, A Case Report
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 26, 2025
The Perilous Journey of Pakistani Migrants to Europe, A Case Report
						In February 2025, Amir Ali, a 21-year-old from Gujranwala, Pakistan, shared his harrowing experience after being rescued from a stranded migrant boat in the Atlantic Ocean. In a video still taken on February 3, 2025, Ali is seen resting with…					
				
			
		Experts warn of rising security threats at Herat Security Dialogue
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 25, 2025
Experts warn of rising security threats at Herat Security Dialogue
						The 12th Herat Security Dialogue opened in Madrid, bringing together political figures, former Afghan officials, and international representatives to discuss Afghanistan’s future. Organized by the Afghanistan Institute for Strategic Studies, the two-day conference is themed “Afghanistan: Reviving Hope; Synergic Efforts.”…					
				
			
		EU Suspends Sanctions on Key Sectors in Syria to Support Reconstruction
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 25, 2025
EU Suspends Sanctions on Key Sectors in Syria to Support Reconstruction
						The European Union has announced the suspension of sanctions on Syria’s energy, transport, and banking sectors to facilitate the country’s reconstruction following the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime, Anadolu Agency reported. The EU aims to enhance engagement with Syria’s people…					
				
			
		Court Issues Arrest Warrants in 2014 Sit-In Case Involving Dr. Tahirul Qadri
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 25, 2025
Court Issues Arrest Warrants in 2014 Sit-In Case Involving Dr. Tahirul Qadri
						The Judicial Magistrate of Secretariat, Shahzad Khan, has initiated proceedings against Dr. Tahirul Qadri, Chairman of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT), in connection with the 2014 sit-in case, Dawn online newspaper reported. The court issued arrest warrants for MNA Khurram Shahzad,…					
				
			
		Three Women Arrested for Distributing Quran in Srinagar, Released After Questioning
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 25, 2025
Three Women Arrested for Distributing Quran in Srinagar, Released After Questioning
						Three women were detained by police in Rajbagh for distributing copies of the Holy Quran ahead of Ramzan, Free Press Kashmir reported. The incident raised concerns among local leaders, including PDP MLA Waheed Para, who described the detention as unjust.…					
				
			
		Iraq’s population reaches 46.1 million, final census results reveal
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 24, 2025
Iraq’s population reaches 46.1 million, final census results reveal
						Iraq’s population has reached 46.1 million, according to final census results released by the Ministry of Planning. This marks an increase from 45.4 million reported in November. The census shows that 70.17% of Iraq’s population lives in urban areas, compared…					
				
			
		Refugee Organization Criticizes Egypt Over Treatment of Sudanese Refugees
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 24, 2025
Refugee Organization Criticizes Egypt Over Treatment of Sudanese Refugees
						Refugees International has raised alarm over the deteriorating conditions faced by Sudanese refugees in Egypt, calling for immediate international intervention, Jurist News reported. A recent report, “No Model of Refuge,” highlights risks of deportation, restricted access to essential services, and…					
				
			
		UNICEF Reports Over 19 Million Afghans Received Humanitarian Aid
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 24, 2025
UNICEF Reports Over 19 Million Afghans Received Humanitarian Aid
						The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that over 19 million people in Afghanistan received humanitarian assistance last year, with more than half being children, Khaama Press reported. In a report released on February 23, UNICEF highlighted that the aid…					
				
			
		Syria increases visa fees for Iraqi visitors fivefold
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 23, 2025
Syria increases visa fees for Iraqi visitors fivefold
						The new Syrian administration has significantly increased visa fees for Iraqi visitors, raising the cost from $50 to $250 for a single-entry visa, according to a document obtained by Shia Waves Agency. The new visa allows a three-month stay but…