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.
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
Deadly Weather Hits Afghanistan, 17 People Killed
Floods, landslides, and storms damage homes and roads as more rain is expected
Pakistani Military Attack on Asadabad, Kunar: 1 Killed, more than 15 Injured
Many of the injured are women and children, officials say
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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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…
Afghanistan Flash floods leave women struggling to access sanitary products
Women in the flooded provinces do not feel they can talk about…
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…
Taliban Reaffirms Ban on Women Working in NGOs, Expands Restrictions
The Taliban has doubled down on its ban on women working in…
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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Education
The Taliban deferred inquiries on girls’ education “until further notice.”
The Taliban's Minister of Higher Education, Neda Mohammad Nadeem, announced…
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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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
“Two years away from sports, I feel like I’m not alive“: Afghan sportswomen ongoing struggles under Taliban Rule
ISLAMABAD, October 16, 2023 - "How long will we not be allowed to participate in sports?" Laleh raised this question,…