At least 25 Afghan nationals executed in Iran this year, rights group says
Rights groups say many of these cases were shrouded in secrecy.
Human Rights
Immigration
Over 12,000 migrant families repatriated from Iran, Pakistan in 15 days
During this period, 8,228 families were deported from Pakistan.
Human Rights
Italian embassy unveils ‘red bench’ in symbolic support for Afghan women
The initiative is part of a campaign, spearheaded by Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
Politics
Afghanistan’s envoys at UN reject UN proposal, call it ‘irresponsible’
The criticism centers on elements of the UN's so-called "Mosaic Plan."
Immigration
One in five returnees at Torkham border are children, UNICEF says
UNICEF warned that these children are in a “highly vulnerable and concerning situation.”
Human Rights
Karzai urges Taliban to reopen girls’ schools to help prevent infant deaths
Karzai also appealed to international aid organizations to step in with urgent assistance to equip medical centers and meet the.
Taliban Internal Rift
Sources: Hibatullah pushes to downsize Taliban forces amid internal tensions
The latest move follows earlier reports by Amu that a sweeping downsizing plan affecting government ministries is already underway.
Immigration
Young Afghan woman dies by suicide in Islamabad, sources say
Farhat, originally from Paghman district in Kabul province, had been living in Pakistan for more than four years.
Afghanistan
Taliban minister claims world leaders still study life of Mullah Omar
Nadeem claimed that scholars and world leaders continue to study Mullah Omar’s life, decisions and influence.
Immigration
First group of Afghan refugees arrives in Brazil under new civil sponsorship program
The program assigns responsibilities for housing, legal support, and social integration to non-governmental organizations.