Social Affairs
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Taliban trade chamber deputy’s wedding in Uruzgan disrupted by guests’ protest
Guests disrupted the wedding of a Taliban trade chamber deputy in Afghanistan's Uruzgan province after protesting that food was not…
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EU Warns Millions of Afghan Children Are Still Denied Education
The EU says millions of Afghan children remain out of school, warning that restrictions on education are harming their future.
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Taliban in Takhar orders university staff to attend compulsory religious seminar
Taliban authorities in Takhar held a compulsory religious seminar for Takhar University staff on prayer, ablution and funeral rites.
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Pakistan ties stay of some Afghan students to valid visas and enrolment
Pakistan says Afghan students may stay only if they have valid visas and official enrolment in educational institutions.
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Kabul University upgrades Dari and Pashto departments to separate faculties
Kabul University has upgraded its Dari and Pashto departments to separate faculties under a Taliban higher education decision.
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Taliban and Turkish envoy discuss Afghan migrants’ problems and economic ties
Taliban and Turkey discuss Afghan migrants’ problems, trade ties and wider economic cooperation in Kabul meeting.
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Kabul girls’ letters from secret school highlight impact of Taliban education ban
CBS News publishes letters from Kabul girls studying in secret, highlighting the impact of Afghanistan's Taliban education ban.
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Human Rights Watch Calls on Pakistan to Cancel Expulsion of Afghan Medical Students
Human Rights Watch urges Pakistan to stop expelling Afghan medical students, warning it could end female students' education.
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Pakistan Attacks on Kunar Education Centres Hurt Learning for 12,000 Students
Pakistani attacks on schools and a university in Kunar have disrupted education for nearly 12,000 students, residents say.
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Sacramento Declares September 9 as Ahmad Shah Massoud Day
Sacramento has declared September 9 as Ahmad Shah Massoud Day, marking the 25th anniversary of his killing.