In Herat, a centuries-old tradition of pottery faces extinction
Once home to dozens of bustling pottery workshops producing decorative and functional wares, Herat now has just one active studio struggling to keep the craft a...
Afghans among migrants in limbo at Costa Rica center after US deportations
The group includes individuals from Afghanistan, Armenia, Pakistan, India, and Central Asia....
Afghan refugees in Pakistan fear looming deportation after Eid delay
Deportations were expected to begin on April 1 but were briefly delayed due to the Eid al-Fitr holidays....
Pakistan delays Afghan deportation deadline: Officials
The delay marks a temporary pause in Islamabad’s intensified campaign to expel Afghan nationals residing in the country without full legal documentation....
US aid freeze leaves major funding gaps in Afghanistan, report warns
Despite a waiver announced on Jan. 28 allowing life-saving humanitarian programs to continue, ACAPS found that many organizations terminated operations due to v...
Economic struggles dampen Eid business in Uruzgan Province
This year’s Eid, typically a time of joy and festivity, has instead become a stark reminder of economic hardship for many families in the region....
Eid in Herat marked by traditions, tight security, economic struggles
The three-day festival, which signals the end of Ramadan, was observed under a visible security presence....
Pakistan begins deportation of Afghan migrants on Eid holiday
The deportations began on the second day of Eid al-Fitr, a major Islamic holiday, following the expiration of a March 31 deadline for the voluntary return of un...