The UN Security Council, led by President Linda Thomas-Greenfield, expressed unwavering support for the Afghan people during ongoing humanitarian and economic crises. The statement highlighted urgent issues, including women’s rights, terrorism, and the dire economic situation in Afghanistan. It stressed…
The United Nations has confirmed that dozens of civilians, including women and children, were killed in airstrikes carried out by Pakistan in Afghanistan’s Paktika province. The UN emphasized that these strikes violate international law and called for an investigation. UNICEF…
The Pakistani military has launched airstrikes in Afghanistan targeting positions of the Pakistani Taliban, resulting in reports of at least 46 fatalities, primarily women and children. The Taliban described the attacks as ‘barbaric’ and vowed retaliation. This escalation follows a…
Pakistani airstrikes in the eastern border province of Paktika, Afghanistan, resulted in the deaths of 46 individuals, primarily women and children, according to a Taliban government spokesperson. The spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, reported that the strikes hit four locations. The Taliban…
Saudi Arabia has announced the resumption of its diplomatic mission in Kabul, Afghanistan, starting December 22, 2024, after withdrawing diplomats amid chaos following the Taliban’s return to power. The Saudi embassy indicated that this decision stems from the desire to…
The United Nations has condemned a suicide attack in Kabul that killed Afghan Minister Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani, claimed by ISIS. This marks the first attack on a government ministry since the Taliban took power in 2021. The UN mission in…
Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani, the Afghan Minister for Refugees and uncle of Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, was killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul on December 11. The attack has been attributed to the Islamic State, which continues to target Taliban…
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel testified before the Afghanistan inquiry committee, addressing the challenges faced during the Bundeswehr’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. She acknowledged the successful execution of the withdrawal plan but expressed regret over the broader failure to achieve goals related…
France has condemned the Taliban’s recent decision to ban Afghan women from accessing nursing and midwifery schools, calling it ‘unacceptable and unjustifiable.’ French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Christophe Lemouan highlighted this decision as part of numerous human rights violations against women…
The World Bank reports signs of a moderate recovery in Afghanistan’s economy, with growth reaching 2.7% of GDP mainly due to private consumption. Despite this, significant challenges remain, including fiscal constraints and a declining contribution of women to economic activity….
The Taliban has ordered the closure of midwife and nursing training courses in Afghanistan, further restricting women’s access to education. This decision aligns with the group’s broader policy against female education, leaving many trainees devastated. The move affects approximately 17,000…
The Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has intensified its censorship efforts by banning approximately 400 books deemed ‘un-Islamic’ or contrary to Afghan values. The initiative includes checking imported literature and removing texts from libraries. Notable banned works feature ‘Jesus…
