Chinese firm cites power shortages as major obstacle for Afghanistan’s Aynak Copper mine project
Despite the initial agreement and potential for economic growth, practical work on the Aynak copper mine has yet to commence.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Television broadcasting in Helmand at risk amid Taliban’s expanding media restrictions
The organization reported that the Taliban issued an official directive prohibiting images of "living beings" in Helmand
Afghanistan
Aid official says Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis hinges on resolving ‘diplomatic deadlock’
"The only way to break dependence on humanitarian aid is to resolve this diplomatic deadlock,” he said.
Afghanistan
Taliban claim UK envoy pledged not to support anti-Taliban groups
Neither Dickson nor the British Embassy has commented on the reported meeting.
Afghanistan
Bennett praises Canada, allies effort to hold Taliban accountable for gender discrimination
Some human rights activists report that restrictions have only intensified under the Taliban’s new morality law.
Afghanistan
Official says Tehran hosts up to three million Afghan migrants
Tehran governor said the number of Afghan arrivals in Iran surged after August 2021.
Afghanistan
Meet Shireen Gul, sole provider for her family of 14 in Afghanistan’s Badghis province
Badghis, like much of Afghanistan, is struggling with a severe lack of employment and worsening poverty.
Afghanistan
Malala Yousafzai discusses Afghan women’s rights with Mexico’s president
Yousafzai described Afghan women and girls as being “systematically erased from society and public life” under Taliban rule.
Women
UN deputy chief calls Afghan women’s exclusion a severe setback for rights
“Support for Afghan women must be strengthened,” Mohammed said.
Afghanistan
US, Israeli negotiators to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal in Doha
Blinken said it had not yet been determined whether Hamas was prepared to engage in new negotiations, but urged the.