The Taliban continues to impose further restrictions on women's rights despite significant international pressure and pleas from human rights organisations and aid organisations.
UNICEF in Afghanistan said 85 per cent of the victims of explosions and unexploded mines in Afghanistan are children, making it one of the most weapons-contaminated countries in the world
Karzai talked about the critical role of knowledge and stressed that achieving peace, stability, development, and independence requires acquiring knowledge
The blast occurred at a city hotel frequented by Afghan people and refugees from Pakistan's former militant stronghold of North Waziristan bordering Afghanistan, said Mustaghfir Gurbaz, a police spokesperson in Khost.
This comes as economists have said that these organizations are benefiting the nation and the government, and should be allowed to operate in the country.
As humanitarian needs remain substantial in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, the United Nations has said that aid operations in Afghanistan face a critical funding gap
Since taking control of Afghanistan, the Taliban banned girls beyond grade six from attending schools and prohibited women from attending universities.
Since the Taliban seized power in August 2021, the law and order situation in the country has only deteriorated, with the rise in cases of terrorism and blasts.
Following the fall of Kabul in August 2021, the Taliban has enforced a series of prohibitions, one of which includes the ban on playing music in public spaces.
At least three people died and five others were injured in an accident in the Northern Province of Samangan, Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported on Monday.
UN has been dealing with a 'crippling funding crisis', forcing it to reduce food, cash payments and hence support to millions of people in numerous countries
At least 38 of the 86 countries where WFP operates have already seen cuts or plan to cut assistance soon — including Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen and West Africa, said Carl Skau
