Afghanistan

UN chief cites Afghanistan as ‘egregious’ example of women’s rights violations

Guterres highlighted the severe restrictions on the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, calling the situation "appalling."

Read More
Women

Girls’ schools show no signs of reopening with new academic year days away

It has been approximately 905 days since the Taliban prohibited girls above sixth grade from attending school.

Read More
Afghanistan

European Parliament adopts resolutions on human rights in Afghanistan

The resolutions highlight public executions, violence against women, and the erosion of judicial independence in Afghanistan

Read More
Afghanistan

AFJC raises concerns over temporary closure of radio stations by Taliban in Ghazni

In a statement, the AFJC criticized the Taliban municipality's decision to shut down Shamla and Dehkada radio stations for not.

Read More
Afghanistan

Talibna signs memorandum of understanding with Iran 

The statement further said that during the signing ceremony, Iran’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Maryam Jalili Moghadam,.

Read More
Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Fire at Herat shop kills one, injures three

Eyewitnesses reported that the fire brigade's late arrival led to the spread of the fire to nearby shops, including a.

Read More
Afghanistan

US senator introduces bill to withhold UN funding for Afghanistan

The legislation proposes halting "any voluntary or assessed contributions" by the U.S. to the UN for Afghanistan.

Read More
Afghanistan

Advocates urge US Congress to extend Special Visa Program for Afghans

State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller highlighted the urgency: “We are nearing the annual cap and need congressional approval to increase.

Read More
Afghanistan

RSF alarmed by ‘increase’ in Taliban restrictions against journalists

The organization highlighted the growing repression in Afghanistan, particularly targeting women's access to the media, both as journalists and as.

Read More
Afghanistan

EU’s Borrell urges world not to forget Afghanistan amid ‘gender apartheid’

Borrell emphasized the importance of preventing conflicts globally, mentioning Afghanistan as among those forgotten.

Read More