WFP warns of ‘catastrophic hunger’ in Afghanistan
UN food agency says $800 million is urgently needed for the next six months for Afghanistan in order to ward.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Calls mount for release of activists in Taliban custody
UNAMA said it welcomes the release of Nargis Sadat and Zakaria Osuli but remains concerned about ‘ongoing arbitrary’ arrests of.
Women
Another blow to women in Herat as Taliban ban them from visiting historical sites
Herat residents are upset at the latest order and say women should be allowed to visit and view the countries.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan ranked 4th on list of countries with highest crime rate in 2023
The World Population Review states crimes in the country include corruption, assassinations, drug trafficking, kidnapping, and money laundering
Afghanistan
UN humanitarian aid plan ‘severely under-funded’ for Afghanistan
OCHA states that only 5% of the required funding for 2023 has been received - against the $4.62 billion required.
Afghanistan
Activist Nargis Sadat, writer Zakaria Osuli freed from Taliban prison
Nargis Sadat, a women’s rights activist, was arrested in Kabul on Feb. 11. The women’s movement said she was “tortured”.
Afghanistan
Trump slams Biden over Afghanistan troop withdrawal report
On his social media platform Truth Social, Trump accused Biden’s administration of being ‘absolutely terrible people’ who always blame others
Afghanistan
Lindsey Graham criticizes Afghanistan report as ‘political whitewash’
"Some of the things President Trump did I disagreed with. But he didn’t withdraw," Graham said on Sunday.
Women
Activist Nargis Sadat tortured in Taliban custody, says women’s movement
Nargis Sadat was arrested by the Taliban on Feb. 11 and is being held by the Taliban’s intelligence unit known.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: At least 50 private schools remain closed in Herat
At least 50,000 girls were enrolled in private schools in previous years, according to figures by the private schools union.