UN: One-third of Afghans face severe humanitarian crisis
The budget shortfall has already forced the closure of more than 200 health centers, OCHA says.
Afghanistan
Security
Afghanistan ranked ninth in Global Terrorism Index
The report notes that Afghanistan's ranking improved due to the exclusion of Taliban activities from the index.
Afghanistan
Rights group: At least 190 Afghan migrants arrested in Islamabad
The group says a "widespread crackdown" is underway in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
Afghanistan
UN allocates $48.5 million in emergency aid for Afghanistan
The funds will be used to address urgent needs across the country.
Media
Taliban ban halts state TV broadcasting in Farah: AFJC
In a statement, the AFJC said Farah is now the seventh province where the Taliban have officially enforced restrictions on.
Human Rights
UN report: Taliban target former security officials despite amnesty pledge
Between November 2024 and January 2025, the report recorded one extrajudicial killing of a former security official, thirty-seven arbitrary arrests.
Security
UN reports 42 security incidents targeting staff in Afghanistan
The U.N. report detailed multiple threats to staff, including two abductions of family members of U.N. personnel.
Security
UN report: At least 81 civilians killed in Afghanistan in three months
A January 7 attack in Baghlan-e Jadid District, which killed a senior cleric at a grand mosque.
Afghanistan
Taliban say 30,000 Afghans to perform Hajj in coming year
Taliban minister said flights for pilgrims will begin next month.
Afghanistan
Taliban minister calls for migration policy with Iran, Pakistan
KABUL, Afghanistan—Abdul Kabir, the Taliban’s minister for refugees, has urged Iran and Pakistan to implement a “structured system” for managing.