UN again urges that Afghan girls be allowed access to education
According to UNESCO, 1.5 million girls in Afghanistan have been barred from attending school.
Human Rights
Politics
Pakistan’s foreign minister arrives in Kabul on first official visit
Dar is leading a high-level delegation that includes Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan.
Immigration
Pakistan expels more than 80,000 Afghans ahead of April 30 deadline
Pakistani officials have repeatedly accused Afghan nationals of involvement in militant attacks.
Immigration
Nearly 50,000 Afghan children forced to leave Pakistan in early April, aid group says
The aid group said that 940,000 Afghans have returned from Pakistan since September 2023.
Media
Activists call for release of journalist detained by Taliban
Kabul, Afghanistan — A group of women activists in Kabul called on Friday for the immediate release of Rashid Kashifi,.
Afghanistan
Iran hands over 199 Afghan prisoners to Taliban
Two Iranian prisoners were also handed over to Iranian authorities.
Afghanistan
Taliban’s status at UN remains unchanged despite Russia’s decision, official says
“The Taliban’s status within the UN, as decided by the Member States, remains unchanged," UN spokesman said.
Afghanistan
Russian envoy says cooperation with China in Afghanistan could bolster regional stability
Cooperation between Russian and Chinese businesses in Afghanistan could contribute significantly to the country’s recovery and enhance stability across the.
Afghanistan
In Afghanistan’s pistachio hills, families find a fleeting taste of freedom
Visitors are calling for greater investment in the area.
Afghanistan
Russia calls Taliban terror delisting a step toward ‘full partnership’
Russia noted that the court’s decision does not affect Russia’s international obligations regarding UN sanctions.