Human rights situation in Afghanistan examined at UN session in Geneva
Participants voiced concerns over human rights abuses in Afghanistan, urging the Taliban to reverse policies that infringe upon fundamental rights,.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Former Afghanistan Central Bank chief Abdul Qadir Fitrat dies
Appointed central bank governor in 2007, Fitrat resigned from the position on June 27, 2011.
Afghanistan
Taliban says it monitors humanitarian aid distribution in Afghanistan
Mujahid asserted that Taliban departments do not interfere with the aid process, but noted that the Ministry of Economy is.
Afghanistan
Deportations, return of Afghan migrants continue from Iran, Pakistan
The individuals entered Afghanistan through the Torkham and Spin Boldak border crossings, according to the ministry.
Afghanistan
Islamic Development Bank: 14 humanitarian projects implemented in Afghanistan last year
These initiatives aimed to provide essential aid to the most vulnerable populations within the country.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan to be discussed at Universal Periodic Review of UNHRC
An official from Afghanistan's permanent mission in Geneva said the review would consider three documents detailing the human rights conditions.
Women
Afghanistan: Citizens call for recognition of ‘gender apartheid’
Over the past nearly three years, the Taliban have stripped women and girls of basic rights, they said.
Afghanistan
Taliban releases three journalists after six days in detention
The journalists had been held on charges of broadcasting music and facilitating contact with women in their programs.
Afghanistan
Turkmenistan completes TAPI pipeline phase on its territory, senior official says
Amanov announced the completion during an international forum aimed at attracting foreign investment to Turkmenistan's energy sector, held in Paris.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Heavy rain, snow and flooding forecast in 17 provinces
This weather alert follows a report from the Taliban's Ministry of Disaster Management, which stated that flash floods killed at.