Social Affairs
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December 23, 2025180 Illegally Captured Birds Released Back into the Wild in Parwan
About 180 illegally caught birds were released in Parwan, Afghanistan, following a crackdown on illegal hunting in the Bagram district.
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December 23, 2025New Medical Laboratory Opened at Islamic University of Afghanistan
The Taliban's Ministry of Higher Education opens a new advanced medical laboratory at Afghanistan's Islamic University to improve education and…
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December 22, 2025UN Warns of Drinking Water Shortage in Afghanistan
UN-Habitat warns of serious drinking water shortages and sanitation access issues in Afghanistan, urging coordinated efforts for all residents.
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December 22, 2025Red Cross Warns of Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
The Red Cross reports Afghanistan faces a severe humanitarian crisis in 2025, with 22.9 million people needing urgent aid amid…
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December 22, 2025Taliban Bars Women Without Male Guardians from Hairatan Market; Complaints of Humiliating Treatment Escalate
Taliban restricts women without male guardians from entering Hairatan market, sparking complaints about humiliating treatment and hindering access to vital…
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December 22, 2025UNICEF Provides Cash Aid to Drought-Affected Families in Takhar, Afghanistan
UNICEF provides cash aid to nearly 3,000 drought-affected families in Takhar, Afghanistan, highlighting urgent needs amid ongoing climate challenges.
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December 22, 2025Women’s Protest Movements Celebrate Yalda Night as a Symbol of Hope and Resilience
Afghan women’s protest movements mark Yalda Night as a symbol of hope and resistance amid Taliban-imposed restrictions on women’s rights.
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December 22, 2025Protective Wall Built in Khost to Control Seasonal Floods
UN-Habitat has built a protective wall and water channel in Khost to reduce seasonal flood risks, protecting local homes and…
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December 22, 2025Child Labor in Balkh: Scavenging for Survival Amid Worsening Poverty
Worsening poverty in Balkh forces children into hazardous waste collecting jobs, raising serious health and social concerns amid limited employment…
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December 21, 2025Water Network Supported by Norway Begins Operation in Zabul, Serving 300 Families
A new Norway-supported water network in Zabul supplies safe drinking water to 300 families, highlighting continued reliance on foreign aid…