Social Affairs
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OCHA Says Funding Shortfall Puts Afghanistan Aid Efforts at Risk
OCHA says a funding shortfall threatens humanitarian aid in Afghanistan as food insecurity rises and millions remain in need.
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Illegal Logging in Nuristan Prompts Creation of 9 Local Councils
Nuristan officials say nine local councils and a green unit are working to stop illegal logging and timber smuggling.
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UN says natural disasters affected more than 92,000 people in Afghanistan in 2026
OCHA says natural disasters affected over 92,000 people in Afghanistan in 2026, with floods causing most of the damage.
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UNICEF says 2.6 million girls in Afghanistan remain barred from education
UNICEF says 2.6 million girls in Afghanistan are still barred from education beyond primary school under Taliban rule.
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Badakhshan border video highlights development gap between Afghanistan and Tajikistan
A viral video shows the development gap between Afghanistan and Tajikistan along the Panj River border in Badakhshan.
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OCHA criticises ongoing ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan
OCHA criticises Afghanistan's continued ban on girls' education, as UNESCO says 2.4 million girls are deprived of secondary schooling.
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Taliban Detain 18 Shopkeepers in Kandahar
Taliban morality police detained 18 shopkeepers in Kandahar over beard shaving and contact with female customers, sources say.
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EU Donates 10 Million Euros to Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund
The EU has donated 10 million euros to Afghanistan’s humanitarian fund as aid agencies warn of severe poverty and funding…
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UNESCO says 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan remain barred from education
UNESCO warns 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan could be denied secondary education by 2026 under Taliban restrictions.
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Students in Mazar-e Sharif Threatened With Mandatory Attendance at Taliban Ceremony
Students and teachers in Mazar-e Sharif face pressure to attend a Taliban ceremony marking five years since the group's return.