Afghanistan

Mujahid Rejects UNAMA’s Criticism of Afghanistan

In a statement, Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Taliban, dismissed the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan’s (UNAMA) criticism of the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice as unwarranted.
Sunday, 8 September , 2024
Pakistan Extends Residence Cards for Afghan Refugees

The Government of Pakistan’s Cabinet has extended the residence cards of Afghan refugees for another year.
Saturday, 7 September , 2024
UNHCR Assists Over 111,000 Afghan Refugees

UNHCR has assisted 111,700 Afghan returnees since September of last year, with 48% of recipients being women and 2.5% individuals with disabilities, many holding temporary asylum cards from Pakistan.
Saturday, 7 September , 2024
24% of Afghan Children Suffer from Anxiety

In its latest report, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) revealed that over 24% of children aged 5 to 17 in Afghanistan experience anxiety.
Friday, 6 September , 2024
Taliban Denies Reopening of Private Schools for Girls

The Taliban’s Ministry of Education has denied media reports claiming that permission was granted for some private schools to educate girls above the sixth grade.
Thursday, 5 September , 2024
Taliban Prohibits Use of Private Cars as Taxis in Afghanistan

Officials from the Taliban’s traffic department have announced that private cars will not be permitted to operate as taxis unless they have a proper taxi license.
Wednesday, 4 September , 2024
Mujahid: Girls’ Education is an Internal Issue of Afghanistan

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated that girls’ education is an internal matter for Afghanistan and should not be used by other countries as a pretext for interference in the nation’s affairs.
Monday, 2 September , 2024
Afghanistan Denies Arms Smuggling to Pakistan

The Taliban’s Ministry of Interior denies any involvement in weapons smuggling from Afghanistan to Pakistan, stating that weapons under their control are securely stored.
Monday, 2 September , 2024
United Nations Cooperation to Solve the Problems of Afghanistan

The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) emphasized at the third meeting in Doha that solving Afghanistan’s problems requires constructive and continuous interaction with the Taliban’s caretaker government.
Sunday, 1 September , 2024
The Possibility of Lifting Russian Sanctions Against the Taliban

The Russian ambassador to the United Nations has announced the potential lifting of Russian sanctions against the Taliban.
Friday, 30 August , 2024
UN Rejects Afghan Representative’s Request for Voting Rights Restoration

The UN rejected Afghanistan’s request to restore voting rights due to “political considerations” and the failure to pay membership fees.
Friday, 30 August , 2024
Russia to Remove Taliban from List of Terrorist Organizations

Russia plans to remove the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations, pending completion of legal formalities, according to Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special presidential envoy for Afghanistan.
Wednesday, 28 August , 2024
Russia: We Predicted the Fall of Kabul

Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special representative for Afghanistan, stated that Moscow had predicted the Taliban’s takeover of the Afghan government eight years ago.
Sunday, 25 August , 2024
UNICEF Warns of Kabul’s Groundwater Depletion by 2030

UNICEF warns that Kabul’s groundwater could be depleted by 2030 due to urbanization and climate change, emphasizing the need for immediate action and highlighting recent visits to assess water shortages.
Sunday, 25 August , 2024
International Organization for Migration Creates Jobs in Afghanistan

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) created employment opportunities for 2,482 individuals in Afghanistan from the beginning of this year until September, along with supporting training courses and Afghan-owned businesses.
Wednesday, 21 August , 2024
Trump: America’s Withdrawal from Afghanistan is the Most Shameful Day in the Country’s History

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking during an election debate with current President Joe Biden, criticized Biden’s withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, calling it the “most shameful day” in American history.
Tuesday, 20 August , 2024
$1 Billion Funded to Support Afghanistan

The Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF) received $1 billion in funding from donor countries, highlighting the challenges Afghanistan has faced over the past decade due to conflict, instability, and natural disasters.
Tuesday, 20 August , 2024
Mujahid: We Reject Any Opposition to Commemorating Ashura

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has refuted several media reports claiming that the head of information and culture in Herat referred to Ashura as “heresy.”
Saturday, 17 August , 2024
Increasing Cases of Drug Addiction in Afghanistan

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) reports that Afghanistan has four million drug users.
Saturday, 17 August , 2024
Taliban Condemns Violation of Islamic Republic of Iran’s Sovereignty

The Taliban condemned the Zionist regime’s actions as a violation of Iran’s sovereignty, urging influential parties to halt the escalation of violence in the region.
Saturday, 17 August , 2024