Public Safety Canada says a new process to permit development workers to gain exemptions from terror financing laws in order to work in Afghanistan is expected to be in place by the end of the year.
Amnesty International has called for the release of four journalists in Ghazni and Khost provinces, as well as the cancellation of the order to stop the broadcasts of “Noor” and “Barya” TV channels in Afghanistan. In a statement released on Friday, April 26th, the organization urged the prevention of attacks on media and emphasized that […]
Shafaqna English- The International Organization of Migration (IOM) has created over 2,200 job opportunities in Afghanistan, including 1,103 specifically for women, in less than four months. Several businesswomen call on aid organizations to support female entrepreneurs and businesswomen in the country. Zahra Sadat Hossaini, who was previously employed at a
Shafaqna English- Most Afghans voice profound concern about the pervasive poverty in Afghanistan. They assert that ongoing poverty compounds feelings of despair in every sphere of life and caution that Afghanistan could face even graver calamities if the situation persists. They argue that escalating poverty and entrenched crises have been overlooked
The Afghanistan national futsal team, making their first appearance in the Asian Nations Cup, played against Bahrain today and emerged victorious with a score of 3-2. In this match Afghanistan secured four points, tying with Kuwait, Iran’s opponent today. Given the draw between Afghanistan and Kuwait in their direct encounter, goal difference became the determining […]
The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) of the United States says that following the collapse of the previous government in Afghanistan, the United States has allocated $17.19 billion to Afghanistan and refugees. According to its latest report, released on Thursday, SIGAR added that this assistance includes $2.80 billion in humanitarian and development aid […]
The UN Women’s Division has announced that 80% of female journalists in Afghanistan have been forced to leave their jobs due to restrictions, harassment, and fear. The organization stated its support for female journalists striving for women’s rights and gender equality. The UN Women’s Division released this message on the occasion of World Press Freedom […]
Health sources at the Samangan Provincial Hospital confirmed that following a traffic accident on the Kabul-Balkh highway (Dara-e-Souf to Balkh), five individuals, including a child, lost their lives, and 21 others were injured. Sayed Osman Hamidi, the hospital’s administrator, Dr. Karamuddin Wakilzada, stated on Thursday, May 2nd, that the incident occurred in the “Chapchal” area […]
Rafaela Iodice, the European Union official in Afghanistan, says the EU has contributed 15 million euros to combat climate change and assist vulnerable women in Afghanistan. She stated this on Thursday, May 2nd, in a message posted on her social media platform from X, mentioning that Afghanistan is the most vulnerable country to climate change. […]
The Office of the Deputy Mission of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has responded to the deadly attack yesterday in Herat, which targeted worshippers as they were leaving the mosque, emphasizing the urgency of protective measures for the Shia community in Afghanistan. In a statement posted on Tuesday, April 30th, on the […]
Iranian authorities have announced the establishment of teams along the Afghan border to implement a border blockade plan. The estimated cost of this plan is reported to be “three billion dollars.” Iran’s Irna-a news agency, affiliated with the Islamic Republic of Iran, reported in a dispatch on Monday, April 28th, citing Iranian officials that “four […]
New Zealand Cricket said it will go ahead with a one-off Test match against Afghanistan in September. The development comes a month after Australia scrapped a T20I series against the Afghans. Cricket Australia postponed a three-match series scheduled for August at a neutral venue, saying the situation for women in the Taliban-ruled country was deteriorating. It was the third time since 2021 that Australia have decided against playing Afghanistan outside of international tournaments....