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Trump Eyes Afghanistan’s Mines; A New Competition with China Amid Failure in Ukraine
The Indian publication India has reported that U.S. President Donald Trump, after failing to gain access to Ukraine’s mineral resources, has once again set his sights on Afghanistan’s vast mineral reserves. According to the report, China’s growing influence in Afghanistan could serve as an excuse for America’s return to the country.
Saturday, 8 March , 2025 -
Poverty and Corruption in Afghanistan: From Selling Children to Taliban Investments in Banks
While a Pashtun family in Nangarhar has been forced to sell their two young daughters due to extreme poverty, the Taliban governor of Bamiyan is planning to invest 30 million Afghanis in a private bank. This stark contrast highlights the deep divide between Taliban leaders and the impoverished people of Afghanistan.
Friday, 7 March , 2025 -
Widespread Violation of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan; United Nations Calls for International Prosecution of the Taliban
Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, described the systematic discrimination by the Taliban against Afghan women and girls as unprecedented globally during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council. He stated that Afghanistan is the only country where gender-based discrimination is enforced with the support of the Taliban government. These […]
Friday, 7 March , 2025 -
Deportation of Afghan Refugees from Switzerland; Human Rights Violation or Justice?
The Swiss Immigration Department has announced that 20 Afghan citizens convicted of crimes will be returned to Afghanistan in the coming months…
Wednesday, 5 March , 2025 -
Human Rights Organizations Demand Halt to Forced Deportation of Afghan Migrants from Pakistan
A number of human rights organizations and refugee advocates have issued an open letter requesting the government of Pakistan to stop the forced deportation of Afghan migrants. These organizations emphasized that this action is in violation of international laws and Pakistan’s commitments towards refugees.
Sunday, 2 March , 2025 -
European Union: We Will Continue to Support the People of Afghanistan
The European Union has stated that it will continue to support the people of Afghanistan in various sectors, including education, health, economic development, and the private sector. This position comes after the visit of several senior EU officials to Kabul.
Sunday, 2 March , 2025 -
Pakistan Expels Afghan Refugees from Islamabad and Rawalpindi
The Pakistani government has ordered Afghan refugees with valid residency documents to leave Islamabad and Rawalpindi by February 28 and move to Peshawar. Meanwhile, those without legal documents will be deported to Afghanistan via Torkham.
Friday, 28 February , 2025 -
Former U.S. Ambassador: The International Community Should Not Recognize the Taliban
Ryan Crocker, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, has urged the international community to support resistance forces against the Taliban and refrain from granting them recognition. He emphasized that the Taliban continue to support terrorist groups, and legitimizing them would only strengthen their oppressive rule.
Tuesday, 25 February , 2025 -
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar: The Taliban Are Incapable of Governing the Country
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of the Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan, has expressed concern about the current situation under Taliban rule, calling it a threat to the future of Afghanistan. He emphasized that daily attacks, increasing migration, and the Taliban’s inability to manage the country have created major challenges.
Monday, 24 February , 2025 -
World Bank Report: Afghanistan’s Economic Recovery is Slow and Challenging
The World Bank has stated in its latest report that Afghanistan’s economic recovery is facing multiple and continuous challenges, progressing slowly and uncertainly.
Tuesday, 18 February , 2025 -
Reports of Forced Marriages and Abuse in Taliban Prisons
Recent reports indicate that the arrest of Afghan women by Taliban forces has increased due to various reasons, including not having a male guardian, attempting to gain an education, and other baseless accusations.
Sunday, 16 February , 2025 -
Rising Tensions Between Kabul and Islamabad: Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan at the Center of Disputes
The spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the main cause of tensions between Islamabad and Kabul is the presence of safe havens for Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan.
Saturday, 15 February , 2025 -
Afghanistan Drops Three Places in the 2024 Global Corruption Index
Transparency International has reported that Afghanistan has dropped three more places in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 165th out of 180 countries.
Thursday, 13 February , 2025 -
Taliban: The Muslims of Gaza Will Never Lose Their Identity
Abdullah Azzam, the head of Mullah Baradar’s office, emphasized the resilience of the Palestinian people in Gaza, stating that they will never abandon their land and identity.
Tuesday, 11 February , 2025 -
Shocking UNICEF Statistics: Millions of Afghan Children in Urgent Need of Food Assistance
According to a new UNICEF report, child malnutrition in Afghanistan remains critical. In January 2025, over 200 children under the age of five received medical treatment. Rising poverty and unemployment after the Taliban’s takeover have put millions of Afghan children at severe risk.
Sunday, 9 February , 2025 -
Afghanistan’s Border Areas; A New Haven for ISIS with Pakistan’s Support
The increasing presence of ISIS fighters in Afghanistan’s border areas, along with financial and logistical support from Pakistan, has heightened concerns about potentially severe attacks against the Taliban in the upcoming spring. Limited local cooperation and restricted intelligence access have made it difficult for the Taliban to identify and counter ISIS threats.
Saturday, 8 February , 2025 -
Sheikh Hibatullah’s New Decree on Separate Burial for Men and Women Sparks Taliban Divisions
According to a new decree by Sheikh Hibatullah, the leader of the Taliban, men and women will now be buried separately in Afghan cemeteries. This order has been officially sent from Kandahar’s office to the Taliban’s Prime Minister for implementation.
Saturday, 8 February , 2025 -
Taliban’s Claim of Not Receiving U.S. Aid Contradicts SIGAR Report
While the Taliban deny receiving any financial aid from the U.S., local reports indicate that a significant portion of humanitarian assistance is being seized by Taliban governors and commanders and used for their forces.
Saturday, 8 February , 2025 -
New Decree by Taliban Leader: Power Centralization and Transfer of Seized Assets to Kandahar
Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Taliban, has issued a new decree ordering that all confiscated goods and assets seized by local forces be transferred directly to Kandahar. No local commander or official is allowed to keep them.
Thursday, 6 February , 2025 -
UAE and Turkey’s Investment in Taliban Orphanages: Humanitarian Aid or Ideological Support?
The Taliban have established numerous orphanages across different provinces of Afghanistan, where orphaned children are subjected to the group’s ideological education and training. These centers, funded by the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, are entirely controlled and managed by the Taliban.
Wednesday, 5 February , 2025
