Afghanistan

Half of Afghanistan’s population affected by mental distress, WHO reports

Half of Afghanistan’s population affected by mental distress, WHO reports

The WHO, in partnership with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the EU, and Japan, raised concerns about the high levels of mental distress in Afghanistan, affecting 50% of the population, Amu TV reported on Tuesday. According to the…
Blast from unexploded bullet leaves 3 children dead, 2 injured in Southern Afghanistan

Blast from unexploded bullet leaves 3 children dead, 2 injured in Southern Afghanistan

Three children died and two others were injured in Helmand Province due to the explosion of an unexploded bullet in the Gereshk district, Khaama Press reported. The incident occurred when the children were playing with the bullet they found in…
For third consecutive year, schools in Afghanistan start academic season without girls

For third consecutive year, schools in Afghanistan start academic season without girls

A new school year has started in Afghanistan, but without girls. The Taliban have prohibited female students from receiving education beyond the sixth grade, a move that has drawn international criticism, according to news reports. Schools across Afghanistan began classes…
At least 20 killed in suicide bombing in Afghan city of Kandahar

At least 20 killed in suicide bombing in Afghan city of Kandahar

A suicide bombing in front of a bank in Afghanistan’s Kandahar city on Thursday left at least 20 people dead and 30 others wounded, local police and hospital officials confirmed. On its Telegram channel, the ISIS group claimed responsibility for…
Afghan schoolgirls cling to online education as only option available

Afghan schoolgirls cling to online education as only option available

Following the ban on female education in Afghanistan, the internet is now the only option available for girls to continue their studies. Approximately 900 days have passed since 80% of girls in Afghanistan were deprived of attending school after completing…
Amnesty International calls on UNAMA to give priority to women’s rights in Afghanistan

Amnesty International calls on UNAMA to give priority to women’s rights in Afghanistan

Amnesty International has welcomed the one-year extension of UNAMA’s mission in Afghanistan and urged the head of UNAMA to prioritize the rights of women, girls, minorities, and address the humanitarian crisis in the country. They emphasize the importance of UNAMA’s…
Cold weather claims 60 lives in Afghanistan over 3 weeks

Cold weather claims 60 lives in Afghanistan over 3 weeks

Freezing temperatures induced by heavy snowfall and rain in Afghanistan has led to the death of at least 60 people over the past more than three weeks, Anadolu Agency reported. According to Taliban authorities, as many as 34 others were…
As part of Ramadan campaigns, Shirazi-affiliated centres in Afghanistan distribute food baskets to needy families

As part of Ramadan campaigns, Shirazi-affiliated centres in Afghanistan distribute food baskets to needy families

On the beginning of the month of mercy (month of Ramadan), the office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini Shirazi, in collaboration with the Al-Kawthar Cultural Charitable Foundation, launched a humanitarian initiative Food baskets…
Afghan women sell handmade merchandise abroad via online stores

Afghan women sell handmade merchandise abroad via online stores

A company in Kabul is helping women artisans to sell their handmade crafts globally through online stores, Khaama Press reported. The company has created online platforms for many talented female artisans to showcase and sell their products, including traditional Afghan…
Taliban to consider proposals from Shia Ulema Council of Afghanistan

Taliban to consider proposals from Shia Ulema Council of Afghanistan

The Political Deputy Prime Minister of the Taliban has announced that the government will consider proposals put forth by the members of the Shia Ulema Council of Afghanistan during a recent meeting, some local media reported. The announcement has not…
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