Herat man’s desperate kidney sale triggers harrowing cycle of suffering
The initial kidney sale, a desperate bid to alleviate his family's poverty, has left Tawab grappling with debilitating health issues....
Torkham border crossing closure hits day six, stranding transit vehicles
A long queue of transit and commercial vehicles has formed on both sides of the crossing, with drivers facing severe hardships....
Thousands of trucks stranded as Torkham border crossing remains closed
Islamabad's recent tightening of documentation for Afghan nationals, part of a broader crackdown on undocumented Afghans in Pakistan, has led to periodic closur...
End of school year brings despair for sixth grade graduates unable to return amid Taliban bans
Heart-wrenching videos circulated online depicting these students, many with tears in their eyes, heading home after bidding farewell to their classmates....
Taliban expands recruitment of youth at jihadi madrassas, sources report
Kabul, Bamiyan and Panjshir are among the provinces where such madrassas have been established by the Taliban....
Herat earthquake: Over 90% of victims are women and children, UNICEF reports
The organization issued an urgent call for $20 million in funding to assist 200,000 individuals....
Afghanistan: Earthquake survivors decry ‘insufficient aid’ for food and shelter
Survivors of Herat earthquake along with relief workers expressed dissatisfaction over the scarcity of food, clothing, and shelter....
Afghanistan: Survivors share ordeal after deadly earthquake
The survivors not only bear the weight of lost family members but also face the daunting reality of losing their homes and possessions....