Important News
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UN Says 23 Million People in Afghanistan Face Severe Food Insecurity
The UN says 23 million people in Afghanistan face severe food insecurity as the country’s humanitarian crisis worsens.
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Dostum Calls Taliban Closure of Khatam al-Nabiyyin Seminary an Act of Bullying
Dostum says Taliban closure of the Khatam al-Nabiyyin seminary and arrests of teachers and students were discriminatory and bullying.
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Thousands of Afghan Refugees in Qatar and Rwanda Remain in Legal Limbo
Thousands of Afghan refugees in Qatar and Rwanda remain stuck in limbo as US policy changes halt case reviews and…
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Qatar Says It Will Continue Active Role in Afghanistan at UN Rights Council
Qatar says it will continue its active role in Afghanistan, citing worsening humanitarian needs, food insecurity and support for education.
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Afghan Girls Turn to Secret Schools After Being Denied Secondary Education
Girls in Afghanistan are attending secret schools after being denied secondary education under Taliban rule, CBS News reports.
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Rights Activist Calls for Special Review of Hazara Repression in Afghanistan
A human rights activist urged the UN to review repression of Hazaras in Afghanistan and call perpetrators to account.
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Afghanistan’s Freedom Front says it repelled Taliban attack in Badakhshan’s Zibak district
Afghanistan's Freedom Front says it repelled a Taliban attack in Badakhshan's Zibak district after an hour-long clash.
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Taliban Administration Establishes Aerospace Faculty at Kabul Polytechnic University
Taliban officials say a new aerospace faculty has been established at Kabul Polytechnic University with four engineering departments.
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Amrullah Saleh says TTP extortion is spreading in Peshawar
Amrullah Saleh says TTP extortion is growing in Peshawar as businesses face pressure from taxes and militant demands.
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UN rights envoy warns of escalating repression of women and journalists in Afghanistan
UN envoy Richard Bennett warns of worsening repression of women, minorities, journalists and rights defenders in Afghanistan.