Following Economic Hardship, Afghan Children Forced Into Work Instead of School
Rising poverty and unemployment in Afghanistan are forcing many children to work instead of attending school. These children say they...
Afghanistan
Following New Directive, Taliban Move to Replace Foreign Terms in State Offices
The Taliban leader has ordered the formation of a committee to review and replace foreign terms used in government institutions....
Following Global Happiness Report 2026, Afghanistan Ranked Least Happy Country
Afghanistan has once again ranked as the least happy country in the latest World Happiness Report 2026. According to the...
Following Education Ban, Sima Samar Criticizes Lack of Public Response in Afghanistan
Former head of Afghanistan’s Independent Human Rights Commission, Sima Samar, says men in the country have not shown a serious...
Following Aid Gaps, Widows in Kunduz Struggle to Access Humanitarian Support
Widows in Kunduz province say they have been deprived of humanitarian assistance for months despite urgent need. In interviews with...
Following Crackdown, Taliban Arrest Suspects Over “Witchcraft” in Balkh and Ghazni
The Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice says two people have been arrested in Balkh...
Following New Orders, Taliban Require Kabul University Students to Sign Pledge
Documents show that Taliban authorities have required students at Kabul University to sign a pledge committing to a set of...
Following Border Tensions, Torkham Crossing Reopens for Migrants Only
Taliban authorities say the Torkham border crossing has been partially reopened for the return and deportation of Afghan migrants from...
Floods Kill 28 in Afghanistan, Widespread Damage Reported
Taliban authorities say at least 28 people have been killed and around 50 others injured after heavy rainfall and flash...
Taliban Media: Four Health Centers Opened in Khost
Bakhtar News Agency, a Taliban-controlled outlet, reports that four health centers have been built and opened in Khost province. According...
