Social Affairs
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UN backs women entrepreneurs in Kunduz and Baghlan
UNDP says support for women entrepreneurs in Kunduz and Baghlan has expanded businesses and created jobs despite Taliban restrictions.
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70 Women in Bamiyan Receive Carpet-Weaving Training
UNHCR says 70 women in Bamiyan are learning carpet weaving to gain skills, earn income and support their families.
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Air pollution in Kabul rises sharply as cold season begins
Air pollution in Kabul has surged as winter nears, raising health concerns and prompting warnings for vulnerable groups.
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Protesters rally at seven German airports over Afghan asylum deportations
Protesters in Germany rallied at seven airports against deportations of Afghan asylum seekers and Berlin's cooperation with the Taliban.
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Ten Water Supply Networks Opened in Six Districts of Baghlan
Ten water supply networks have opened in six districts of Baghlan, improving access to clean water for thousands of families.
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UN says nearly 16 million Afghans are facing severe hunger
UN says nearly 16 million Afghans face severe hunger as winter nears and humanitarian needs grow.
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Rapid Population Growth Creates Severe Urban Problems in Jalalabad
Jalalabad faces severe urban strain as population growth, traffic, and narrow streets push officials to back a new master plan.
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Taliban Shut Down 12 Recording Studios in Khost Over Sharia Compliance
Taliban morality police close 12 recording studios in Khost, citing Sharia principles and tightening restrictions on media and culture.
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UN Warns of Severe Shortage of Basic Services for Returnee Families in Kunduz as Winter Approaches
OCHA warns thousands of returnee families in Kunduz face severe shortages of shelter, food and health services as winter nears.
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Afghan Embassy in Saudi Arabia urges improvement in conditions of Afghan prisoners
Afghanistan's envoy in Saudi Arabia meets officials and Afghan prisoners to discuss conditions and ways to improve their welfare.