Biden hails ‘brave’ Iranian women in Persian New Year message
The US president said in his Nowruz message his country still stands by Iran’s women and all the people of the country
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Afghanistan
Kabul journalists raise concerns about their safety and other challenges
Journalists and media watchdogs are also worried about ‘forced’ self-censorship, lack of access to information and financial problems
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: UN experts call for immediate reopening of girls’ schools
The group, including Richard Bennett, said it appears teenage girls will still be banned from resuming their studies when schools reopen
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Interview with former Attorney General Farid Hamidi
In this program, host Hasiba Atakpal interviews Farid Hamidi, former attorney general of Afghanistan, about his activities under the previous government and other relevant matters.
South Asia
Imran Khan’s supporters back legal action against police
Police have arrested dozens of Khan’s supporters in raids carried out as part of a crackdown on those involved in clashes following the attempted arrest in Lahore
Afghanistan
Exiled politicians put forward draft plan ‘to save Afghanistan’
The council says the people of Afghanistan and the world can save the country by launching sincere political efforts ‘before it is too late.’
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Saplings market fall in Feroz Koh city
A number of shop owners in Feroz Koh city, the center of Ghor, said that the saplings market has dropped this year compared to the previous year despite that the spring season has arrived.
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What diplomats want from UNAMA
The United Nations Security Council approved two resolutions on Afghanistan, including the one that extends UNAMA’s mandate in the country. A number of former diplomats from Afghanistan said that there is a need for more pressure on the
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Residents seek development projects in Kunduz
Kunduz residents said that the province was deprived of many development projects over conflicts and now there is a need to plan extensive programs for Kunduz.
Afghanistan
New school year looms but Taliban silent on plight of girls
Taliban’s Sirajuddin Haqqani met with a UAE delegation this week and said restrictions on girls’ education are “not permanent’