Afghanistan

Pakistan Shelling Forces Families in Khost to Flee to Caves

With homes destroyed and no shelter, villagers in Gurbuz District face cold nights, hunger, and fear as cross-border attacks continue.

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Girl Injured in Pakistani Shelling in Kunar Dies

9-Year-Old Child dies two days after being wounded; her uncle was killed in Asadabad attack

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U.S. Sanctions, War and Climate Inflicting a Heavy Mental Health Toll in Afghanistan

A generation of young Afghans is struggling with unemployment and the consequent psychological distress.

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Bodies of Female Doctor and Son Retrieved After 24 Hours in Kunar

Residents say soldiers prevented retrieval, family recounts harrowing journey to safety

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The Dual Crisis: Displacement and Food Insecurity

For World Food Day, October 16, 2024, the Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific released a report “Women and Food Insecurity in Afghanistan” highlighting the country’s worsening food crisis, deteriorating health conditions, and rising malnutrition, exacerbated by…

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Afghanistan Flash floods leave women struggling to access sanitary products

Women in the flooded provinces do not feel they can talk about…

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The Dual Crisis: Displacement and Food Insecurity

For World Food Day, October 16, 2024, the Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific released a report “Women…

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Taliban Reaffirms Ban on Women Working in NGOs, Expands Restrictions

The Taliban has doubled down on its ban on women working in…

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Health and Malnutrition in Afghanistan: A Worsening Crisis Amidst Taliban Rule

For World Food Day, October 16, 2024, the Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific released a report “Women…

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Taliban Detain Four in Herat Over Peaky Blinders–Inspired Style

Rights observers say arrests over clothing and online expression highlight expanding restrictions on personal freedoms

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Taliban Ban on Afghan Women Entering UN Premises Reaches Three Months

UN Women Special Representative Susan Ferguson Warns of Growing Risks to Life-Saving Aid

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Taliban Execute Man in Public Gathering in Khost province 

Massive crowd witnesses 12th public execution under Taliban rule; human rights group condemns practice

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Pakistan Airstrikes Kill 10 Civilians in Afghanistan

Nine children among the dead as Kabul accuses Islamabad of violating its airspace

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Afghan Sports Journalists Condemn Pakistani Airstrike That Killed Local Cricketers in Paktika

ASJF denounces “cowardly and unlawful” attack; supports Afghan Cricket Board’s decision to cancel Pakistan series

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ACB Condemns Pakistan Airstrike That Killed Cricketers in Paktika

Three Cricketers Martyred in Urgun District Following Alleged Pakistani Airstrike

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Three Local Cricketers Killed in Pakistani Airstrikes on Paktika

Four others injured as players were returning home from matches

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Afghan Journalist Killed, Another Wounded in Reported Cross-Border Fire from Pakistani Forces

Incident Occurred During Field Reporting Near the Afghanistan–Pakistan Border, Officials Confirm

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No Female Dentists in Uruzgan: Women Denied Basic Dental Care

Bans on women work leave Afghan women without access to essential health services

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Taliban Imposes New Ban on Women’s Traditional Household Activities

Women lose one of the last public spaces where they could gather, socialize, and share community life

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