Social Affairs
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Former Afghan Defense Minister Mohammad Rafi Dies in Germany at 79
Mohammad Rafi, former Afghan defense minister and key PDPA figure, dies in Germany at 79 after a lifetime in military…
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Herat Courts Process Over 7,500 Cases in Three Months Amid Concerns Over Judicial Independence
Herat courts handled over 7,500 cases in 3 months, but justice activists raise concerns about transparency under Taliban rule in…
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Taliban Mandates Burqa for Female Teachers and Staff in Herat
The Taliban in Herat, Afghanistan, now requires all female teachers and public staff to wear burqas, further restricting women's access…
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Turkmenistan Sends Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan’s Balkh Province
Turkmenistan sends $34M worth of humanitarian aid to Balkh, Afghanistan, as quake relief. NGOs raise concerns over Taliban-controlled distribution.
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New School Construction in Herat Supported by the United Nations
Construction of a new school in Herat begins with UN support, following the destruction of the Chapqal school by an…
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Turkmenistan’s Humanitarian Aid Arrives for Earthquake Victims in Balkh
Turkmenistan's humanitarian aid arrives in Balkh for earthquake victims, raising concerns about distribution amid Taliban administration.
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New School Built in Ghazni’s Nawur District Without Taliban Support
A new school in Ghazni's Nawur district has been built by locals without Taliban support, highlighting education gaps under the…
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Saudi Arabia Sends Humanitarian Aid to Earthquake Victims in Mazar-i-Sharif
Saudi Arabia delivers emergency aid to earthquake-hit Mazar-i-Sharif as concerns grow over Taliban's relief efforts and aid distribution delays.
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Taliban Declares Mixed-Gender Work Environments ‘Sinful’
Taliban labels mixed-gender work as sinful, warning NGOs to dismiss female staff if 'Islamic principles' aren't followed.
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UNICEF Warns Afghanistan’s Child Malnutrition Crisis Among Worst Globally
UNICEF says child malnutrition in Afghanistan is among the world's worst, with 3.5M affected. Drought, poverty, and governance worsen the…