Important News
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Faik: No Credible Afghan Settlement Possible Without Women’s Participation
Afghanistan envoy Nasir Ahmad Faik says no credible peace deal is possible without women’s direct participation.
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Two Republican Senate Candidates Call for Immediate End to War With Iran
Two Republican Senate candidates in Michigan and Iowa call for an immediate end to the war with Iran as fuel…
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Ireland calls for sustained global focus on Afghan women’s rights
Ireland urges global attention on Afghan women's rights as UN meeting highlights restrictions on education, work and public life.
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Amnesty International Urges Renewal of Richard Bennett’s Afghanistan Mandate
Amnesty International urges the UN Human Rights Council to renew Richard Bennett’s Afghanistan mandate and boost human rights monitoring.
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Shehbaz Sharif Seeks Delay of Jamaat-e-Islami Protest Against Fuel Tax
Shehbaz Sharif asks Jamaat-e-Islami to delay its protest against Pakistan’s fuel tax until his return from New York.
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Norway Donates $1.63 Million to Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund
Norway has allocated $1.63 million to Afghanistan's Humanitarian Fund as the country faces an ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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Iran Announces New Administrative Exemptions for Some Afghan Migrants
Iran has eased administrative requirements for some Afghan migrants, exempting them from certain ID, insurance and housing rules.
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WFP says hunger is hindering progress and stability in Afghanistan
The World Food Programme says hunger is a major barrier to progress in Afghanistan and calls for continued food aid.
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Malala Yousafzai Calls for Global Action to End Afghanistan’s Repression of Women
Malala Yousafzai urges world leaders to act against Taliban restrictions and recognise gender apartheid in Afghanistan.
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Taliban cannot represent all Afghans, UN envoy Faik says
Afghanistan’s UN envoy says the Taliban cannot represent all Afghans and calls for women’s meaningful inclusion in any peace process.