Social Affairs
-
Human Rights Activists: Afghan Universities Under Taliban Rule Have Become Sites of Repression
Human rights activists condemn Taliban's repression of Afghan universities, calling it cultural genocide and urging international legal action.
-
UN Cash Aid for Deported Afghan Migrants in Pakistan to Be Severely Limited
UNHCR in Pakistan says it can’t provide cash aid to all Afghan returnees due to global funding cuts, affecting vulnerable…
-
Iran Launches Work Visa Program for Foreign Nationals Amid Labor Market Reforms
Iran begins issuing work visas to foreign nationals, aiming to regulate its migrant workforce. Over 440,000 foreigners now work legally…
-
Amnesty International: Taliban Making Life Increasingly Hard for Afghan Women
Amnesty says Taliban has critically restricted Afghan women's rights, access to healthcare, and urged global action in support of their…
-
UN Warns Afghan Returnee Host Areas Under Severe Strain
UN warns Afghan areas hosting returnees are overwhelmed, citing economic strain, climate crises, and poor Taliban planning.
-
Chinese Red Cross Donates $100,000 to Earthquake Victims in Northern Afghanistan
China's Red Cross donates $100,000 to support victims of a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in northern Afghanistan, amid concerns over aid…
-
UN Warns of Depleting Aid Resources for Afghan Returnees as Winter Approaches
UNHCR warns aid for Afghan returnees is running out as 7,000 people return daily from Pakistan amid rising humanitarian pressure…
-
Taliban Appointed Governor Unveils New Plan for Band-e Amir National Park
Taliban governor in Bamiyan announces a new management plan to protect Afghanistan's Band-e Amir National Park amid critics' concerns.
-
Taliban Foreign Ministry Launches Effort to Gather Data on Afghan Prisoners in Iran
Taliban foreign ministry begins collecting data on Afghan prisoners in Iran amid concerns over transparency and legal conditions.
-
UN Warns of Urban Planning Crisis Amid Rising Displacement in Afghanistan
UN warns that lack of urban planning in Afghanistan amid rising displacements is triggering poverty, informal settlements, and social tensions.