Social Affairs
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Afghan Women Protest Taliban’s Penal Code Article Criminalizing Escape from Domestic Violence
Afghan women protest Taliban's penal code article criminalizing escape from domestic violence, urging global community to provide urgent support.
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Power Line Cut Causes Widespread Blackouts in Kabul and 12 Provinces
A damaged power line has caused widespread blackouts in Kabul and 12 provinces, highlighting Afghanistan's reliance on imported electricity and…
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US Aid Cuts Deepen Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis, Triggering Health Service Closures and Child Hunger
US aid cuts have worsened Afghanistan's crisis, closing health centers and increasing child hunger, threatening millions with severe food insecurity.
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WFP Continues Food Aid Distribution Amid Harsh Winter in Afghanistan
WFP continues distributing food aid in Afghanistan despite harsh winter and difficult conditions, helping remote areas amid economic challenges under…
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Retaining Wall Completed in Qalat City, Zabul to Protect Against Floods
A retaining wall in Qalat, Zabul, built with IOM funding, protects homes and farmland from floods, reducing natural disaster risks…
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Kabul Municipality Denies Reports of New Environmental Fines
Kabul Municipality denies the recent social media reports of a new law imposing forced labor fines on environmental offenders.
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Australia and UN Warn of Worst Situation for Afghan Women Under Taliban Rule
Australia and UN warn Afghan women face worst conditions under Taliban; continued humanitarian aid focusing on women is vital to…
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UN Intensifies Winter Aid for Vulnerable Populations in Afghanistan
UN ramps up winter aid in Afghanistan, providing fuel, blankets, and food to vulnerable families amid harsh cold and rising…
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UAE Releases 108 Afghan Prisoners on Its National Day, Taliban Confirms
The UAE has freed 108 Afghan prisoners on its National Day, Taliban says. Some have returned to Afghanistan; questions remain…
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Nangarhar Launches Massive Tree Planting Campaign to Combat Climate Change
Nangarhar starts planting 4.7 million trees this spring to fight climate change, improve air quality, and increase green spaces amid…