Afghanistan makes ‘remarkable progress’ in eradicating polio: WHO
World Health Organization says from 56 children paralyzed by the virus in 2020, this year – to date – there are two cases....
Activists deeply concerned about growing isolation of women
Without women’s rights organizations or a ministry of women’s affairs, Afghan women now have nowhere to turn to for help....
Desperate Afghan families speak out about not receiving aid
Many said they have lost their jobs in the past year, while others said they are no longer getting the help they received under the previous government....
Well known Pakistani journalist shot dead in Kenya, says wife
Kenya’s The Star reported Monday morning that Sharif died after being shot by police at a roadblock in Kajiado, about 80km south of Nairobi....
UN official calls for end to ‘shocking’ human rights abuses
Bennett said violations of women and girls’ rights were also reported, as was the “shocking treatment of NRF fighters” in Panjshir who were out of action ...
Journalists speak out about inconsistent press rules imposed by Taliban
Journalists and media owners said that the main issue is the interference of provincial intelligence and vice and virtue offices....
Female students frustrated over university subject restrictions
Three women from Bamiyan, who wrote the entrance examination recently, spoke out about their disappointment regarding choices available....
Ex-ANDSF members face ‘uncertainty’ in Pakistan
Tens of thousands of Afghans at risk, including ex-ANDSF members, fled to Pakistan and other countries over the past year in fear of being targeted by the Talib...