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Afghan migrants face crackdowns in Iran and rising asylum rejections in UK

Afghan migrants face crackdowns in Iran and rising asylum rejections in UK

Iranian authorities have detained more than 2,700 Afghan migrants in a recent crackdown, while the UK has rejected over 2,000 Afghan asylum applications, raising concerns among rights groups. Malek Hossein Chegini, the police chief of Delijan in central Iran, said…
Suicide blast at Pakistani mosque kills five, including senior cleric

Suicide blast at Pakistani mosque kills five, including senior cleric

A suicide bomber targeted a mosque inside a pro-Taliban seminary in northwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing at least five people, including a senior cleric, and injuring dozens, according to local authorities. The attack occurred in Akora Khattak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.…
EU condemns Taliban’s human rights violations, calls for accountability

EU condemns Taliban’s human rights violations, calls for accountability

The European Union has strongly criticized the Taliban’s human rights policies in Afghanistan, warning that their gender-based discrimination could constitute gender persecution—a crime against humanity under the Rome Statute, which Afghanistan remains a party to. Speaking at the 58th session…
Sayyida Umm al-Banin Hussainiya Constructed in Southern Beirut Under Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s Supervision

Sayyida Umm al-Banin Hussainiya Constructed in Southern Beirut Under Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s Supervision

The construction of Sayyida Umm al-Banin (Peace Be Upon Her) Hussainiya, specifically designated for women, is underway in the southern suburbs of Beirut, with the oversight and support of Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimeen Sheikh Yusuf Malhadi, a representative of the…
Iraq’s Unemployment Crisis: Seeking Solutions

Iraq’s Unemployment Crisis: Seeking Solutions

Iraq faces a severe unemployment crisis, with approximately 350,000 graduates entering the labor market annually amid limited job opportunities, Shafaq news reported. The economy’s heavy reliance on oil, which accounts for over 90% of state revenue, exacerbates this issue. Economic…
UN: Sharp uptick in global death penalty, with Saudi Arabia among leading countries

UN: Sharp uptick in global death penalty, with Saudi Arabia among leading countries

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed deep concern over the significant global increase in executions, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia remains one of the countries with the highest execution rates. Türk stated that the number of…
Iraq’s water security at risk amid climate challenges, experts warn

Iraq’s water security at risk amid climate challenges, experts warn

While Iraq is not currently in a drought, its annual water demand stands at 90 billion cubic meters, making future water availability increasingly uncertain due to climate change, experts warned during the Erbil Forum 2025. Torhan al-Mufti, an advisor to…
Over 11,000 Afghan Migrants Deported from Pakistan in Two Weeks

Over 11,000 Afghan Migrants Deported from Pakistan in Two Weeks

ISLAMABAD — In a significant increase in deportations, more than 11,000 Afghan migrants were expelled from Pakistan in the first two weeks of February, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The report indicates that a total of 11,670…
Flash floods in western Afghanistan kill at least 21

Flash floods in western Afghanistan kill at least 21

At least 21 people lost their lives in sudden flash floods that struck Qala-e-Kah district in Afghanistan’s Farah province, local sources said on Tuesday. The victims, who were visiting the area for leisure, were swept into a deep ravine when…
UN Chief: A Patriarchal System Denies Women Their Basic Rights in Afghanistan

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…
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