UN says 9.2 million children in Afghanistan require humanitarian assistance
OCHA says Taliban restrictions have hindered women's access to assistance and services.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan, South Asia
Pakistani politician criticizes harassment of Afghan refugees amid crackdowns
Afrasiab Khattak, a senior politician and former senator, also condemned the government’s actions, accusing it of unfairly targeting Afghan refugees.
Afghanistan
Taliban’s media restrictions violate human rights treaties, UN says
At a press conference, Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the U.N. Secretary-General, echoed these concerns.
Afghanistan
Exclusive: Human trafficking networks thrive in migrant camps in Afghanistan’s neighboring countries
The study, based on interviews with 33 individuals across seven Afghan provinces, highlights the pervasive presence of trafficking networks in.
Afghanistan
Turkey detains 128 refugees, including 62 children, in multiple operations
All detainees were transferred to the Ayvacık Migrant Reception and Referral Center after completing legal procedures, according to officials.
Afghanistan, South Asia
Pakistan to require Afghan nationals in Islamabad to obtain residency clearance by year-end
Naqvi also dismissed allegations that the government’s handling of the protests had resulted in multiple fatalities.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s opium production up by 30% from last year, UN says
While the figure marks a 30 percent increase from 2023, it is still 93 percent lower than 2022 levels.
Afghanistan
Taliban flog man 80 times in Parwan for alleged false adultery accusation
The punishment of 80 lashes was carried out in public after receiving approval from the Taliban’s leader.
Afghanistan
Watchdog says UN report portrays Afghanistan’s ‘destroyed media’
UN has documented 256 instances of arbitrary arrest and detention of journalists and media workers.
Afghanistan
Taliban seek regional economic role in talks with Russia’s Sergei Shoigu
This was one of the highest-level visits by a Russian official since the group returned to power in 2021.