Bus crash in Herat kills 10, injures 12
Poor road conditions and driver negligence are frequently cited as major factors in deadly traffic incidents across Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
Women
Women’s rights group says violence against women has become ‘law’ in Afghanistan
The Freedom Lantern Movement of Afghan Women said violence against women in the country remains “systematic, deep and unprecedented.”
Women
Women’s groups in the Netherlands mark Queen Soraya’s birthday with call for rights
The event featured a gathering of Afghan activists, students, cultural figures, and women’s rights advocates.
Politics
Turkey’s intelligence chief expected in Pakistan as mediator in Taliban dispute
The diplomatic effort comes in the wake of failed security talks between Pakistan and Taliban representatives held earlier this month.
Politics
China, Tajikistan discuss Afghanistan in first strategic dialogue round
Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi described Afghanistan as an "undeniable neighbor".
Politics
Pakistan says ties with Taliban at breaking point over cross-border attacks
Dar further criticized the Taliban’s failure to meet Islamabad’s repeated requests over the past four years to rein in militant.
Human Rights
UN warns of likely internet blackouts in Afghanistan
Many emergency digital measures are costly and may even trigger retaliatory responses from Taliban authorities, the report says.
Human Rights
Girls in grade six face uncertain future as exams begin in Afghanistan
Nadia, a sixth-grade student at a public school in Kabul, said this year could be her last in the classroom,.
Afghanistan
Water shortage worsens in Zabul as wells run dry
Zabul is facing one of its most severe groundwater shortages in recent years, a crisis that has alarmed orchard owners.
Immigration
Iran issues new rules for Afghan residents with residency booklets
The circular outlines three distinct categories and mandates that all sponsorship offices apply the rules “immediately and without discretion,” according.