Taliban Interior Ministry says Kabul fire caused $700,000 in losses
Taliban spokesman for the ministry said short circuit caused the fire in Mandawi market.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Fire breaks out at Kabul’s Mandawi market
A large fire broke out early on Sunday at the Mir Alam shoe market in Kabul’s Mandawi area, traders said..
Afghanistan
Cold claims lives of migrants en route to Iran; Taliban confirm four deaths
According to reports, the migrants were attempting to cross into Iran via the Islam Qala route towards the Iranian town.
Immigration
Iran arrests more than 400 Afghan migrants in Zahedan
Iranian police have arrested 437 undocumented Afghan migrants in the southeastern city of Zahedan over the past week as part.
Afghanistan
Winter air pollution worsens in Kabul as residents burn low-quality fuel
Several residents said economic hardship had left families with little choice but to use cheap and hazardous materials.
Immigration, US
US lawmakers urge Trump to reverse halt on Afghan immigration processing
“The horrific actions of one individual should not be used to vilify every individual from Afghanistan who legally seeks to.
Afghanistan
Japan approves $19.5 million in additional aid for Afghanistan
Japan’s latest pledge brings its total assistance to Afghanistan to more than $549 million since the Taliban returned to power.
Security
UN report says Taliban absorbed former fighters from terrorist groups into security ranks
The report said ISIL-K remains resilient, continues to claim attacks, and poses threats inside Afghanistan and externally.
Afghanistan
Earthquake jolts northern Afghanistan
The quake’s epicentre was in Nahrin district of Baghlan province, the USGS said.
Human Rights
Taliban flog 18 people in Kabul
A day earlier, the Taliban publicly flogged four people in the northern provinces of Jawzjan and Balkh on similar charges.