Afghanistan

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
Taliban Congratulates Elected President of Iran

The Taliban extended their congratulations to Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on his victory in the Iranian presidential election.
Friday, 16 August , 2024
Suspension of Afghan Embassy Activities in Berlin

Germany has directed Afghan diplomats in Berlin and Bonn to cease duties, allowing only technical staff to maintain consular services, and will not permit Taliban representatives.
Friday, 16 August , 2024
Taliban Convert Two Girls’ Schools into Religious Institutions in Takhar

Local sources in Takhar Province report that the Taliban have transformed two girls’ schools into religious schools as the new school year begins.
Thursday, 15 August , 2024
Taliban: Israeli Attacks on Gaza Are Genocide

The head of the Taliban’s political office in Qatar has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s attacks on the defenseless people of Gaza, describing them as crimes of the aggressor forces.
Thursday, 15 August , 2024
Over 15 Million Afghans Face Severe Food Insecurity, UN Report Warns

The United Nations has reported that approximately 15.8 million people in Afghanistan will confront crisis and emergency levels of food insecurity this year.
Thursday, 15 August , 2024
UN Clarifies Doha Meeting Not for Taliban Recognition, Focus on Afghan Issues

The head of the UN delegation in Afghanistan has clarified that the third meeting in Doha is not aimed at normalizing relations with the Taliban.
Wednesday, 14 August , 2024
Taliban Denies Increase in Security Incidents in Afghanistan

The spokesman for the Taliban’s Ministry of Interior has rejected a recent United Nations report on security incidents in Afghanistan, labeling the claims as false.
Wednesday, 14 August , 2024
60 Foreign Citizens Detained in Afghan Prisons

The Deputy of Afghanistan’s Prisons Planning Affairs announced that 60 foreign citizens are currently held in Afghan prisons, including 10 women.
Tuesday, 13 August , 2024
Mujahid: No Obstacle to Reopening Embassies in Kabul

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced that Afghanistan will not beg any country to reopen its embassy in Kabul.
Monday, 12 August , 2024
Karzai Urges Taliban to Provide Education for Girls

In a message for Eid al-Adha, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai emphasized the importance of equal educational opportunities for Afghanistan’s growth and stability.
Monday, 12 August , 2024