Social Affairs
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UNICEF Condemns Civilian Deaths, Including Children, in Pakistani Military Strikes on Khost
UNICEF condemns Pakistani military strikes in Afghanistan’s Khost province that killed civilians, mostly children, and urges protection of civilians.
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Palestinian Foreign Ministry: 33,000 Women Killed by Israeli Strikes Over Two Years
Palestinian ministry says 33,000 women killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, citing systemic violence and humanitarian law violations.
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UN Official Meets Taliban Minister Amid Forced Afghan Repatriations
UNDP official meets Taliban minister to discuss Afghan refugee returns amid forced repatriations and growing humanitarian concerns.
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UN Official Warns of Rising Violence Against Women in Afghanistan
UN warns of 40% rise in violence against Afghan women under Taliban rule, urging protection and ending child and forced…
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UNDP Officials Meet Taliban-Run Environment Agency Amid Climate Concerns
UNDP officials met Taliban environment chief to address climate crisis in Afghanistan and called for global attention to its environmental…
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UN: Maimana’s Urban Area Tripled Over Past 25 Years Amid Planning Concerns
UN-Habitat reports Maimana's area has tripled over 25 years but warns poor planning could harm services, urging sustainable urban redesign.
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Worsening Hunger Crisis Looms in Afghanistan Ahead of Winter, UN Warns
UN warns of worsening hunger in Afghanistan as winter nears, with women and children most at risk. Urgent global action…
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UN Reports 40% Surge in Violence Against Women Under Taliban Rule
UNAMA reports a 40% rise in violence against women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, with 14.2 million women in urgent…
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Over 18,000 Afghan Citizens Received ID Services in November
Over 18,000 Afghans received paper ID services in-person and remotely last month, amid concerns over transparency under Taliban administration.
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Taliban Official Claims Preventing Forced Marriages, Warns of Western ‘Interference’
Taliban minister claims to have blocked forced marriages, warns of Western interference, and urges Afghans to resist foreign influence.