Afghanistan

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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Bodies of Female Doctor and Son Unrecovered as Pakistani Forces Fire on Retrieval Attempts

More than 24 hours after the killing, residents say the bodies remain at the site

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“400 Killed”: Families Search Ruins After Pakistani Strike on Kabul Hospital

As the death toll rises to at least 400, desperate relatives comb debris, hospitals and morgues in search of missing loved ones after a Pakistani airstrike on a major addiction…

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Death Toll Rises to 400 After Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul Addiction Hospital, Taliban Say

Taliban deputy spokesperson says strike on the 2,000-bed Omid treatment center destroyed large sections of the facility as rescue teams continue recovery efforts.

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First Update: Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul Drug Treatment Center Kills at Least 250, Toll Likely Higher

Taliban spokesperson says the strike occurred Monday evening; hundreds injured as rescue operations continue.

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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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A woman is giving girls hope by providing opportunities

"My brothers can go to school, but I cannot. Always at home, I am tired," said Sahra. She was an…

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Afghan Women Face Serious Challenges Amid Flooding

Maqsooda and her daughters now drink as little water as possible during the day. They prefer to spend hours in…

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Afghanistan has experienced floods that have resulted in the death of 11 people and injuries to many others

According to Janan Saiq, the spokesperson for the State Ministry for Disaster Management Affairs under the control of Taliban, heavy…

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Before reaching hospital, the woman and her child died

Karimdad Rahimi, a resident of Baghlan province, said the dire situation faced by women during childbirth due to the lack…

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Young people in Khost have launched a campaign to enroll children in schools

In Khost province, a group of young people are going from village to village to encourage enrolling school-aged children in…

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Afghan new school year begins with more than 1 million girls barred from education

Today marks the beginning of the school year in Afghanistan, with over two million students expected to enroll, representing a…

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Concerns Mount Over Suspension of Swedish Committee’s Activities in Afghanistan

There are concerns over the suspension of the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan activities in Afghanistan. Many employees and assistants of…

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The Dire State of Afghan Children: Facing Hardships and Threats

The plight of Afghan children remains dire as they grapple with a multitude of challenges, exacerbating an already precarious situation.…

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Struggles Persist for Residents of Gharshin district

Struggles Persist for Residents of Gharshin district in Khost due to Lack of Basic Facilities Residents of the Gharshin district…

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Health and Education Challenges Persist in Gayan District

Challenges Persist in Gayan District: Limited Health Services and Education Compromise Community Well-being Residents of Gayan district in Paktika province…

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