All posts tagged "Afghanistan"

One killed in minibus IED explosion in Kabul

Khalid Zadran, the city’s police spokesman, said that it was a commuter vehicle, adding that 11 civilians were injured and another was killed.

IEA probes reports of Pakistani fighter jets in Afghanistan airspace

Mujahid also condemned the patrolling of US drones over Afghanistan, saying that it is a violation of international laws and a violation of Afghanistan's sovereignty.

Russian athletes in Kabul for three-day badminton tournament

According to a statement from the National Olympic Committee’s media office, the contest will feature 24 athletes from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Russia.

Baradar meets with Nimroz Ulema over challenges in the province

The council raised concerns about extending electricity to remote districts, ensuring access to clean drinking water, and strengthening telecommunications networks

Polio vaccination campaign begins in five provinces of Afghanistan

US senator calls for accountability after $293 million erroneously sent to Afghanistan

Ernst told Biden and Blinken in the Friday letter that the mistake was “unacceptable” and demanded they “take immediate action to rectify these issues.”

Agriculture ministry plans to buy more wheat this year to control prices

UN official warns of growing Daesh threat beyond Afghanistan

Americans detained in Afghanistan remain a priority, says US State Dept

Addressing a press briefing, Miller expressed concern about the well-being of Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi, saying they were unjustly detained. 

Protests held in Herat and Balkh in support of Palestinians amid Hamas leader’s assassination

The protesters criticized that countries are silent about the violation of human rights and the Israeli genocide in Gaza. They called for Muslims to become more...

Modern slavery: An in-depth look at how this ‘crime’ affects the people of Afghanistan

Five different types of slavery are especially prolific in the country. These are Forced Labor, Child Slavery, Forced and Early Marriage, Bonded Slavery and Human Trafficking

US senator urges Washington to cease aid to Afghanistan

4.2 million Afghan children under age of five expected to be vaccinated next week

Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only countries that have yet to eradicate polio.

UN experts urge Australia to pay compensation to victims of war crimes in Afghanistan

The experts also urged other states who fought in Afghanistan to thoroughly review their own activities, especially any allegations of war crimes, with a view to...

IEA has had more than 1,300 meetings with 80 countries since takeover

The report noted that despite not being de jure recognized, the Islamic Emirate is de facto recognized and has been steadily acknowledged via numerous noncommittal acts.

Iranian official warns illegal immigrants to leave in next seven months

A video that went viral recently shows that an Afghan youth is violently arrested on a road by the Iranian police.

IEA rejects SIGAR’s claims that opium trade in Afghanistan is ongoing

Qane said that the opium problem in the country has been eradicated and that addicts have been rounded up and placed in rehabilitation facilities.

NSIA estimates Afghanistan population to be about 35.7 million

DAB suspends operations of money changers in five provinces

Afghan cricketer Ihsan Janat slapped with 5-year ban for violating anti-corruption codes

Janat, who has played three Tests, 16 ODIs, and one T20I for Afghanistan, has been banned from all forms of cricket for five years