China’s foreign minister to attend Samarkand meeting on Afghanistan
Beijing says it ‘supports’ the Taliban government and the people of Afghanistan in terms of overcoming the current challenges
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
US special envoy embarks on ‘outreach’ to region over Afghanistan crisis
Thomas West will visit Qatar, UAE and Turkey to get input as the international community seeks solutions to Afghanistan’s challenges
Afghanistan
Anti-Taliban front does not confirm death of its commander in Parwan clash
The Taliban said Akmal Amir, an ex-special forces officer, had been killed along with seven other members of the Freedom.
Afghanistan
UN warns Taliban will be responsible for fallout of ban on female workers
UNAMA said the Taliban seek to force the UN into having to make a choice between staying and delivering support.
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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
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.
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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
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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.
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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”.