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By Rick Noack The Washington Post 8 March 2025 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — After 2½ years of anxious waiting, 36-year-old Shirzad and his family were booked on a Feb. 3 resettlement flight from Pakistan to the United States. Two weeks before they were due to depart, President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending America’s refugee program.

Yogita Limaye South Asia and Afghanistan correspondent BBC News 8 March 2025 More than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban to pursue higher education in Oman now face imminent return back to Afghanistan, following the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to foreign aid programmes. Funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), their scholarships

UNESCO 10 March 2025 Since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in 2021, it has issued more than 70 decrees restricting the rights of women and girls. On International Women’s Day, UNESCO is giving voice to Afghan women and highlighting the impact of the loss of education opportunities. “We have no right to education, no

By David Zucchino Reporting from Kabul, Afghanistan The New York Times March 9, 2025 Abdul Qahar Ghorbandi, head of Afghanistan’s Taxpayers Services Directorate, has the hard job of raising money in an impoverished country hobbled by international sanctions. He is the Taxman of Kabul, a bearded, black-turbaned Talib with a genial manner and the calculating

TOLOnews TV Network 10 March 2025 His remarks come as the United States, previously the largest donor, has suspended its aid to several countries, including Afghanistan. Arafat Jamal, the representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Afghanistan, has called on the world not to forget Afghanistan. Speaking to TOLOnews, the UNHCR

TOLOnews TV Network 10 March 2025 Meanwhile, the closure of the Torkham crossing by Pakistan has now entered its eighteenth day. After Sunday’s (yesterday’s) unsuccessful negotiations to reopen the Torkham crossing, efforts to initiate new discussions are ongoing. Younus Mohmand, the first deputy of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, stated that recent meetings

By Sarah Zaman Voice of America March 07, 2025 ISLAMABAD — Pakistan ordered all documented Afghan migrants on Friday to leave the country by March 31 or risk deportation. The directive was issued a day after the Afghan Ministry of Refugee and Repatriation Affairs urged Pakistan to slow down the expulsion of Afghans. Pakistan launched the

 Sabria Abdal Tolo News 8 March 2025 The UN Women in Afghanistan said that investing in Afghan women is investing in Afghanistan’s future. Coinciding with March 8, International Women’s Day, international organizations have emphasized the need to support Afghan women and restore their rights. The UN Women in Afghanistan said that investing in Afghan women

Liluma Qadiry Tolo News 8 March 2025 Economic expert Abdul Zahoor Madber stressed that for Afghanistan to achieve a stable economy, it must properly manage its natural and human resources. The United Nations reported that despite economic and political challenges, Afghanistan’s economy experienced a 2.7% growth in 2024. This report, which examined economic and humanitarian

Associated Press Wed 5 Mar 2025 Officials accuse Mohammad Sharifullah of being a member of the Islamic State group’s Afghanistan affiliate A suspected participant in the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed 13 American service members and roughly 170 Afghan civilians during the chaotic 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan arrived in the US on Wednesday to

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press March 6, 2025 Reuters, citing its sources, reported that a new directive from U.S. President Donald Trump may prevent Afghan and Pakistani nationals from entering the United States. The news agency stated on Thursday, March 6, that the restriction could come into effect as early as next week, barring Afghan

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press March 7, 2025 Pakistani media reported that despite a court order to stop harassing migrants, the police in Islamabad have arrested 190 Afghan nationals. On Friday, March 7, Dawn newspaper, citing a civil organization called “Joint Action Committee for Refugees,” reported that these individuals were transferred to the “Haji” camp in Islamabad.

TOLOnews TV Network 7 March 2025 Guterres added that despite the end of conflicts over the past three years, Afghanistan’s economy remains fragile. The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in his quarterly report on Afghanistan, addressed political, security, regional cooperation, human rights, and economic issues. Guterres stated that from November 2024 to January 2025, security-related

TOLOnews TV Network 7 March 2025 UNESCO has announced that today it will hold a conference in Paris to draw global attention to the situation of Afghan women and girls. As March 8 (International Women’s Day) approaches, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the UN Women’s Division are organizing two separate

 Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 6 March 2025 The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the president of the United States has pledged to hold those involved in this attack accountable. American media outlets have reported that Mohammad Sharifullah, the individual accused of being the orchestrator behind the attack on Kabul International Airport, has

Sadaqat Ghorzang Tolo News 6 March 2025 Local residents told TOLOnews that Pakistan’s missile attacks have caused massive damage to their homes and shops. Around 800 families in Torkham have been forced to leave their homes due to intermittent clashes and shelling attacks by Pakistani forces. Local residents told TOLOnews that Pakistan’s missile attacks have

Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 5 March 2025 According to WHO’s report, more than 206,000 people were infected with these diseases during this period, out of which 506 lost their lives. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a 54.1% increase in acute respiratory diseases in Afghanistan in January of this year compared to December of

IFeX {Toronto, Canada) Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) 4 March 2025 The Afghanistan Journalists Center expresses deep concern about the increasing restrictions imposed on media operations across the country. This statement was originally published on afjc.media on 1 March 2025. Arezo TV’s office in Kabul has officially reopened today following an 86-day closure mandated by a raid conducted by

By RIAZ KHAN Associated Press March 4, 2025 PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Residents fled a border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan after forces from both sides clashed into the early hours of Tuesday, a Pakistani official said. It was the second consecutive day of tit-for-tat gunfire at Torkham, a key crossing between the two countries that has been closed

By Julian E. Barnes and Zia ur-Rehman Julian E. Barnes reported from Washington. Zia ur-Rehman reported from Karachi, Pakistan The New York Times March 5, 2025 U.S. officials provided intelligence to Pakistan that led to the detention of Mohmmad Sharifullah, a leader of an Islamic State affiliate. The attack in 2021 killed 13 American soldiers and dozens

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press March 5, 2025 Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Taliban, reacted to statements by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the arrest of the mastermind behind the 2021 Kabul airport attack. He claimed that the arrest in Pakistan highlighted the existence of ISIS safe havens

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press March 5, 2025 Pakistan is expected to cooperate with the U.S. in efforts to retrieve weapons from the Taliban, as discussed in a recent conversation between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that a telephone conversation took

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 04 MARCH 2025 Meanwhile, some migrant rights activists stress that the United States must fulfill its commitments to Afghan migrants. Some Afghan migrants with US immigration cases once again say they are facing an uncertain fate. They add that they are struggling with various financial challenges, as well as the

TOLOnews TV Network 5 March 2025 Speaking at the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, Turk stated that women in Afghanistan are currently being denied their most fundamental rights. Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has criticized the deprivation of women’s and girls’ rights to education and work in Afghanistan

TOLOnews TV Network 5 March 2025 The UN-Habitat has reaffirmed its commitment to the rights, participation, and empowerment of Afghan women and girls. The situation of women in Afghanistan will be one of the main topics of discussion at the United Nations meeting on March 10 in the Security Council. Denmark will preside over this

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 5 March 2025 Trump stated that the US, with Pakistan’s cooperation, had apprehended this ISIS member, who is now on his way to the United States. US President Donald Trump, in his first speech to Congress, announced the arrest of the main planner behind the explosion at Kabul International Airport.

Beheshta Arab Tolo News 3 March 2025 The Security Council has also expressed concern over human rights violations in Afghanistan, particularly the rights of women and girls. The United Nations Security Council has reported that it is expected to renew the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). UNAMA’s current mandate expires on

Sadaqat Ghorzang Tolo News 3 March 2025 The clash occurred while hundreds of travelers and patients, along with thousands of freight trucks, remained stranded on both sides of the Torkham crossing. Local residents report that forces of the Islamic Emirate and Pakistani military personnel engaged in a clash at Torkham around 12:30 AM on Sunday.

By Sarah Zaman Voice of America February 27, 2025, 4:46 PM ISLAMABAD —  Sana Safi, a young a doctor in Afghanistan, takes pride in her work, for she is among a shrinking group of female health experts in a country where women are banned from pursuing education or working in most sectors. “I am making a

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 28, 2025 Over 2,000 Afghan asylum requests have been rejected in the UK, contributing to a growing hostile environment for refugees, warn rights activists. In the final quarter of 2024, over 2,000 Afghan asylum applications were rejected in the UK. Human rights activists have warned about the “hostile environment”

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 28, 2025 Shawn VanDiver, head of the organization helping Afghans resettle in the United States, announced on Friday, February 28 that the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program is still active and has not been stopped. However, government support for resettlement has been canceled for visa holders. VanDiver posted on

TOLOnews TV Network 28 Feb 2025 She described food security as Afghanistan’s most pressing challenge at present. Roza Otunbayeva, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), has warned of a severe food crisis in the country. She described food security as Afghanistan’s most pressing challenge at present. Referring to the health

TOLOnews TV Network 28 Feb 2025 At times, officials from the previous US administration also accused Afghanistan of violating certain parts of the agreement. The Doha Agreement between the Islamic Emirate and the United States marks its fifth anniversary today. Five years ago, on the 10th of Hoot (February 29, 2020), the two sides signed

By Riaz Khan | AP The Washington Post February 27, 2025 Officials say a nearly week-long closure of a key crossing on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has disrupted bilateral trade and the movement of people PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A nearly weeklong closure of a key crossing on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has disrupted bilateral trade and the movement of

By Sumanta Sen Reuters Published Feb. 26, 2025  The U.S. Agency for International Development, Washington’s primary humanitarian aid agency, has been a top target of a government reduction program spearheaded by billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk since President Donald Trump took office on January 20. Hours after he was sworn in, Trump ordered a 90-day pause

By Fidel Rahmati  Khaama Press February 27, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that they are reviewing the failed withdrawal from Afghanistan. Trump urged Hegseth to fire all generals involved in the withdrawal process. In a cabinet meeting, Trump stated, “I wouldn’t tell the Secretary of Defense

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 27, 2025 Chinese Ambassador to Kabul, Zhao Xing, during a meeting with Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the Taliban Minister for Refugees and Returnees, stated that Beijing would continue its economic cooperation with Afghanistan.   The Ministry of Refugees and Returnees of the Taliban announced on Wednesday, February 26, that China

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 27, 2025 Donald Trump, the President of the United States, stated during a cabinet meeting that the U.S. should have kept Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan. He emphasized that retaining the base was crucial for strategic purposes, not just for Afghanistan. Trump reiterated his earlier claims about the disastrous U.S.

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 27, 2025 UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett has warned that the situation for women in Afghanistan is deteriorating rapidly. The 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council began in Geneva on Thursday, February 27. Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights for Afghanistan, stated that

 Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 27 Feb 2025 Trump claimed that Afghanistan is one of the largest sellers of military equipment in the world. US President Donald Trump has instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to review the process of retrieving American military equipment left in Afghanistan. In his first cabinet meeting with the US Secretaries

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 26, 2025 The Torkham border crossing has been closed for five days, causing significant problems for travelers and traders on both sides of the border. This closure has disrupted normal movement and trade, creating a severe bottleneck for businesses and individuals relying on this route. According to local sources,

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 26, 2025 Photos/Newscom, Steve Allen. A former Afghan intelligence officer, who had worked with U.S. forces for 13 years, was arrested due to the new immigration policies under the Trump administration. Upon visiting the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office for his annual check-in, he was informed that

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 26 Feb 2025 The foreign ministers of Russia and Iran said in Tehran on Tuesday that developments in Afghanistan are of particular interest to both countries. After discussions between the foreign ministers of Russia and Iran regarding Afghanistan, the Islamic Emirate has described its relations with these two countries as

Nadeem Badshah and Reuters The Guardian Tue 25 Feb 2025 A British couple were arrested in Afghanistan due to a “misunderstanding” that they had fake Afghan passports, the Taliban said on Tuesday. Peter and Barbie Reynolds, 79 and 75, were detained by the Taliban’s interior ministry on 1 February while returning to their home in the central province

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 25, 2025 German media reported that a group of 155 Afghan local staff members who worked for the German government were transferred from Islamabad to Berlin on Tuesday. According to Bild newspaper, another group of Afghan refugees is expected to be transferred from Islamabad to Germany next month. The group

ByFidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 25, 2025 John Sopko, the former Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), stated at the Herat Security Conference in Madrid on Tuesday that the United States has spent over $21 billion on Afghanistan since the Taliban’s return to power. He highlighted that, despite a reduction in foreign aid, the

TOLOnews TV Network 25 Feb 2025 Political analysts also stress that to prevent border issues, Iran and Pakistan must create opportunities for the voluntary return of Afghan refugees. The UNHCR representative in Afghanistan has called on Iran and Pakistan not to undermine their decades-long history of hosting Afghan refugees by expelling them. Emphasizing proper treatment,

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 25 Feb 2025 According to Abdul Mateen Qane, these individuals were arrested for “specific reasons,” and efforts are ongoing to resolve their cases. The Ministry of Interior has confirmed to TOLOnews that three foreign nationals and their Afghan interpreter have been arrested in the country. Abdul Mateen Qane, the spokesperson

By Ayaz Gul Voice of America February 20, 2025 Islamabad — Afghanistan’s radical Taliban leaders on Thursday rejected the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) over their country, declaring as ‘unlawful’ the decision in 2003 by their predecessors to join the Hague-based court’s founding treaty. The decision follows the ICC chief prosecutor’s announcement last month, seeking

By Megan Specia Reporting from London The New York Times Feb. 24, 2025, 1:03 p.m. ET A Peter and Barbie Reynolds were arrested on Feb. 1, their children told U.K. news outlets. The couple had run an education company in Afghanistan for almost two decades. An undated photograph of Peter and Barbie Reynolds. The couple were

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 24, 2025   The Taliban have arrested an elderly British couple in Bamyan province, who were responsible for several educational projects aimed at children and mothers. The couple had been working in Afghanistan for many years. According to BBC News, the couple was detained on February 23 while returning

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 24, 2025 The 12th Herat Security Dialogue began today in Madrid, with scholars, diplomats, and human rights activists attending. UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett highlighted the ICC’s arrest warrant request, offering hope to Afghan women and girls. The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights for Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, stated

TOLOnews, TV Network Tolo News 24 Feb 2025 During the signing ceremony, Japan’s ambassador to Afghanistan, Takayoshi Kuromiya, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting the Afghan people. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has signed a $6 million cooperation agreement with Japan. The purpose of this agreement is to support the livelihoods and

TOLOnews TV Network 24 Feb 2025 This meeting comes as the UN Security Council is also planning a formal session soon to discuss Afghanistan’s situation and the mandate of UNAMA in the country. UN experts will hold a meeting on Thursday this week to discuss Afghanistan, focusing on issues of peace, security, and climate change

TOLOnews TV Network 24 Feb 2025 Some participants highlighted that supporting Afghan citizens in economic hardship is a collective responsibility. The international Afghan council in the UK organized an event in Birmingham aimed at supporting the continuation of aid to the people of Afghanistan. Participants stressed the importance of sustaining assistance for millions facing poverty and

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 23, 2025 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that over 19 million people in Afghanistan benefited from the organization’s humanitarian aid last year, with more than half of them being children. In a recent report, UNICEF stated that the aid provided covered various sectors, including health, education, nutrition,

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 23, 2025 In a recent speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference, U.S. President Donald Trump instructed an official to develop a plan to recover U.S. military equipment from the Taliban. In his recent speech, Trump referred to a person named “Doug” and asked him to take action on

Nazim Qasimi Tolo News 23 Feb 2025 He further added that the caretaker government is taking a serious approach to fostering closer ties with other countries. Fasihuddin Fitrat, the chief of staff of the Ministry of Defense, commented on the fifth meeting of political figures from the former government held in Vienna, stating that these

Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 23 Feb 2025 In an exclusive interview with TOLOnews, he stated that global humanitarian aid to Afghanistan is beneficial in the short term. Pierre Krähenbühl, director-general of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), stressed the need to focus on national programs to improve the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, citing

TOLOnews TV Network 23 Feb 2025 Some political analysts argue that retrieving the equipment is not feasible. US President Donald Trump has made Washington’s continued aid to Afghanistan conditional on the return of military equipment left behind in the country. Trump stated that the US provides $2.5 billion annually to Afghanistan, and this aid will

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS February 23, 2025 An Afghan women’s radio station will resume broadcasts after the Taliban lifted their suspension over alleged cooperation with an overseas TV channel. Radio Begum launched on International Women’s Day in March 2021, five months before the Taliban seized power amid the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops. The station’s content is produced entirely

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 22, 2025 Bloomberg has reported that India, in response to China’s growing influence in Afghanistan, is cautiously considering accepting a Taliban representative as the ambassador to the Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi. This move by India comes as part of a competitive effort to counter China’s influence in the

Sadaqat Ghorzang Tolo News 22 Feb 2025 However, some passengers and traders are calling for an immediate resolution to the issue and the reopening of the crossing. Pakistan shut down the Torkham crossing last night, halting all movement. Abdul Jabbar Hikmat, the Torkham commissioner, told TOLOnews that the Pakistani side closed the gate after Islamic

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 22 Feb 2025 According to Dar, if those countries refuse to accept the refugees, Pakistan will send them back to Afghanistan. Pakistan’s foreign minister reaffirmed his country’s commitment to continued cooperation with Afghanistan. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar stated that given the shared cultural, religious,

Al Jazeera Published On 19 Feb 2025 The embassy says Afghan nationals face forced relocations in Islamabad amid rising tensions between the neighbours. The Afghanistan embassy in Pakistan has warned that the government wants to remove all Afghan refugees from the capital, Islamabad, and the adjoining city of Rawalpindi. The embassy issued a strongly worded statement on

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 21, 2025 The White House deputy press secretary stated that Afghan women face severe oppression following the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Anna Kelly, deputy press secretary for the White House, has stated that Afghan women are facing severe oppression due to the “disastrous” withdrawal of U.S. forces from

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 21, 2025 The 12th Herat Security Conference will be held in three days in Madrid, Spain. This important event will gather international leaders and experts to discuss critical security issues affecting Afghanistan and the broader region. The Afghanistan Institute for Strategic Studies has announced that the conference will take

TOLOnews TV Network 21 Feb 2025 Meanwhile, Afghan migrants awaiting resettlement in the US have expressed concern over this decision. The Trump administration’s decision to close the Afghan resettlement office (CARE) has faced widespread criticism. Shawn VanDiver, the head of AfghanEvac, expressed concern about this move during a press conference and urged the US president

TOLOnews TV Network 21 Feb 2025 The US Secretary of State also stressed that America’s concerns are not limited to Afghanistan and mentioned Syria as another security threat. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the Islamic Emirate has, in some instances, cooperated with Washington in eliminating ISIS and Al-Qaeda. In an interview with

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 20, 2025 Dina Titus, Representative of Nevada, and Gregory Meeks, Democratic Member of Congress from New York, have criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to close the Afghan Refugee Resettlement and Relocation Office in the United States, calling it “shameful.” On Wednesday, February 19, both Democratic representatives responded to reports

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 20, 2025 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced that Afghanistan is one of the countries with the highest levels of contamination from landmines and unexploded ordnance. On Wednesday, February 19, the ICRC wrote on its X page that it has launched various support programs to

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 20 Feb 2025 Fasihuddin Fitrat, the chief of staff of the Ministry of Defense, spoke about nationwide security, stating that warlordism has been eliminated in the country. Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, the acting minister of defense, stressed positive relations with world countries during a ceremony in Kabul today (Thursday). Speaking

TOLOnews TV Network 20 Feb 2025 The Islamic Emirate also declared that Afghanistan’s previous government’s accession to this statute lacks legal validity. The Islamic Emirate has stated in a declaration that as a system safeguarding the religious and national values of Afghans, it is not bound by the provisions of the Rome Statute. In its

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 20 Feb 2025 According to Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, pressure tactics not only fail to facilitate engagement but also drive nations and countries further apart. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the deputy prime minister for economic affairs, has urged the international community in a speech in Kabul to abandon the policy

By Ayaz Gul VOA News February 19, 2025 l FILE – Afghanistan’s minister for refugees Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani, center, looks on as he arrives to inspect a refugee camp near the Afghanistan-Pakistan Torkham border in Nangarhar province on Nov. 2, 2023. Islamabad — Diplomats from Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban reported Wednesday that neighboring Pakistan is implementing a plan

By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press February 19, 2025 ISLAMABAD (AP) — Authorities have stepped up arrests of Afghan citizens in Pakistan’s capital and a nearby city in an effort that the Afghan Embassy in Islamabad described on Wednesday as a push to force the expulsion of all Afghan refugees from the country. Pakistan’s foreign ministry promptly dismissed

Advertisement By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 18, 2025 The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has stated that the Taliban’s restrictions on women have caused long-term harm to Afghanistan’s society. The organization emphasized the urgent need to address these issues. On Tuesday, February 18, UNAMA shared an image of Roza Otunbayeva, its head,

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 18, 2025 The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned about the negative impacts of the ban on women’s and girls’ education in the field of medical sciences in Afghanistan, describing it as a factor that could lead to a long-term crisis in the

TOLOnews TV Network 18 Feb 2025 Some Kabul residents have expressed concerns over economic challenges and unemployment, calling on authorities to assist those in need. The Center for Global Development, in a newly published report, has stated that the suspension of US aid will have catastrophic consequences for poor countries, including Afghanistan. The report mentions

Matthew Weaver The Guardian Tue 18 Feb 2025 A civil servant who blew the whistle about the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and Boris Johnson’s involvement in a decision to evacuate a pet charity from Kabul has won her case for unfair dismissal against the government in a legal first. An employment panel of three judges

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press  February 18, 2025 TOKYO (AP) — Japanese officials said senior Taliban representatives were in the capital for talks, as part of Tokyo’s efforts to help Afghanistan build a more inclusive political system and protect human rights. It’s the Taliban’s first known diplomatic trip outside the Central Asia-Middle East region since

Shabnam Amini Tolo News 18 Feb 2025 Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced that nearly 100,000 work permits have been issued since the beginning of this solar year. The lack of job opportunities in Afghanistan, especially for young people, has raised serious concerns. Youth are urging officials in the interim government to

TOLOnews TV Network 18 Feb 2025 The OIC representative also held a separate meeting with Roza Otunbayeva, the head of UNAMA, where they discussed women’s rights in Afghanistan. Tariq Ali Bakhit, the Special Representative of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for Afghanistan, emphasized realistic engagement and avoiding “selective” approaches in relations with Afghanistan, during

TOLOnews TV Network 18 Feb 2025 Ishaq Dar also stressed support for Afghanistan’s economic recovery and the release of its frozen assets. Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, during a meeting with the OIC in New York called for a comprehensive framework to guide engagement between Afghanistan’s interim government and the international

Al Jazeera Published On 17 Feb 2025 Delegation says Taliban seeks ‘dignified’ global interaction as it builds ‘strong’ and ‘developed’ Afghanistan. A Taliban delegation has arrived in Japan on what is the first visit by the group that rules Afghanistan, according to media in the East Asian country. The delegation, consisting of foreign affairs, education,

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 17, 2025 Reuters reported on Sunday that most foreign fighters fleeing Iraq have joined ISIS-Khorasan in Afghanistan. According to the report, Sanaullah Ghafari, the leader of ISIS-Khorasan, has turned the group into one of the most dangerous factions with the ability to carry out cross-border attacks. The article, written

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 17, 2025 The UK Ministry of Defence has announced that more than 2,000 Afghan commandos, who had valid service records with units supported by the UK, have been unsuccessful in securing resettlement in the country. These commandos were part of various training and support programs facilitated by the UK

TOLOnews TV Network 17 Feb 2025 The spokesperson added that, according to their information, recent ISIS attacks were planned outside Afghanistan’s borders, in neighboring countries. Abdul Mateen Qani, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, told TOLOnews that ISIS has been completely suppressed in Afghanistan and has no physical presence. The spokesperson added that, according

TOLOnews TV Network 17 Feb 2025 UNAMA’s current mandate is set to expire on March 17 of this year The United Nations Security Council members are discussing draft resolutions for extending the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The Security Council stated in a release that two drafts have been prepared

By Yasin Shayan AMU TV 17 Feb 2025 File-Photo United Nations Security Council A diplomatic dispute over control of United Nations Security Council resolutions on Afghanistan has escalated into a broader clash between the United States and China, raising tensions within the global body, Just Security reported. The disagreement, which has been simmering since late

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 16, 2025 Indian media has reported that over the past two years, the country’s imports from Afghanistan have increased, with bilateral trade between India and Afghanistan reaching a value of $642.29 million. According to the report, the largest exports from Afghanistan to India include agricultural products such as saffron,

TOLOnews TV Network 16 Ministry’s spokesperson, said that Afghanistan is an Islamic country, and Islamic laws have defined fair rights for women, children, and all segments of society. The Ministry of Vice and Virtue, in response to a joint statement by 17 countries, stated that criticism of the ministry under the banner of women’s rights

TOLOnews TV Network 16 Feb 2025 In a statement, the committee said that the purpose of this exemption is for Baradar’s travel to Doha for medical treatment. The United Nations Security Council sanctions committee has announced a 23-day travel exemption for Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, deputy prime minister for economic affairs. In a statement, the

Volant Media UK Limited Feb 14, 2025, 12:26 GMT The Taliban police command in Samangan has confirmed an explosion at the Joi Zindan Mosque in the city centre of Aybak. Hashmatullah Rahmani, the Taliban police spokesperson, stated that the incident occurred when two individuals threw a hand grenade into the mosque during prayers, reportedly over

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 15, 2025 Tajudeen Oyewale, the UNICEF representative in Afghanistan, emphasized support for women and children during a meeting with officials from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). On Friday, February 14, Oyewale stated on his X account regarding the meeting with ADB officials, discussing how they can support women and

TOLOnews TV Network 15 Feb 2025 During his speech, the acting foreign minister described unjust criticism as a cause of ruin. Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting minister of foreign affairs, stated during a ceremony at a religious school in Kabul that those who disobey the Amir (leader) will face downfall. During his speech, the acting foreign

Ataullah Omar Tolo News 15 Feb 2025 During the ceremony, the acting minister emphasized that the current system was established through sacrifice. Mohammad Younus Akhundzada, acting minister of rural rehabilitation and development, stated during the inauguration of a project in Maiwand district of Kandahar that there are no divisions within the Islamic Emirate. During the

TOLOnesws 15 Feb 2025 According to the report, Pakistan and South Korea, two non-permanent members of the Security Council, had also sought to take on this responsibility. The online forum Just Security reported that an “obscure diplomatic dispute over who should draft United Nations Security Council resolutions on Afghanistan is turning into a major row

Marina Dunbar The Guardian Mon 10 Feb 2025 US government auditors find cuts have ‘degraded USAid’s ability to distribute and safeguard humanitarian assistance’ Nearly half a billion dollars of food aid is at risk of spoilage following the decision of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s “Doge” agency to make cuts to USAid, according to an

By Christopher F. Schuetze Reporting from Berlin The New York Times Feb. 14, 2025 At least 36 people were injured when an Afghan asylum seeker drove a car into a union march. The police said the driver confessed. On Thursday morning, a 24-year-old Afghan refugee drove into a union demonstration in central Munich, injuring nearly

By Masood Farivar Voice of America February 11, 2025 WASHINGTON — In Kabul, Afghanistan, a major midwifery program — girls’ only higher education option — has closed. Across Pakistan, dozens of development programs have ground to a halt. In Bangladesh, a health research center has laid off more than 1,000 employees. The fallout comes two weeks

By Abid Hussain Al Jazeera Published On 14 Feb 2025 More than 2 million Afghans in Pakistan could face a new deportation wave as Islamabad issues tough new rules – even for people with identity cards. Islamabad, Pakistan – When Salima Ahmad* noticed a three-day gap between the expiry of her family’s visas and the date

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press – February 14, 2025 The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemned the recent explosions in Kabul and Kunduz provinces. UNAMA expressed sympathy to the families of the victims and condemned the violence. The mission stressed that the security and well-being of the people must be protected, emphasizing that

 Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 14 Feb 2025 Some political experts believe that regional countries, including Pakistan and Türkiye, should take practical steps towards recognizing the Islamic Emirate. The President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif focused on regional issues, including Afghanistan, during their meeting in Islamabad. In

TOLOnews TV Network 14 Feb 2025 The Soviet Union’s more than nine-year presence in Afghanistan is believed to have led to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Today, Friday, the 26th of Dalwa (February 14), marks the 36th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. Thirty-six years ago today, after nine years in Afghanistan

 Lailuma Qadiri Tolo News 14 Feb 2025 The World Bank also said that climate change is one of the main drivers of food insecurity in Afghanistan. The World Bank has once again stated that Afghanistan is facing a severe food security crisis. According to the bank’s latest report, 12.6 million people in Afghanistan are struggling

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 11, 2025 On Monday, Russia’s Ambassador to the United Nations stated at a Security Council meeting that the rise of ISIS-Khorasan’s activities in Afghanistan is not coincidental or without cause. He highlighted that the international community had not adequately addressed the access terrorist groups like ISIS have to leftover

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 11, 2025 Local sources in Kunduz province have reported that a suicide attack in the center of the province has left at least five dead and seven injured. According to the sources, a powerful explosion occurred around 8:35 AM today, Tuesday, February 11 in front of a branch of

TOLOnesws 11 Feb 2025 Donald Trump’s suspension of the refugee program has caused significant concern among Afghan citizens waiting in other countries. The head of the AfghanEvac and a group of former US Army soldiers have urged the US Secretary of State to continue supporting Afghan allies Shawn VanDiver, the head of AfghanEvac, the main

Najibullah Lalzoy Manager, Online Tolo News 11 Feb 2025 Afghanistan scored 17 out of 100 on the organization’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which is three points lower than its 2023 score. Transparency International reported in its 2024 report that Afghanistan ranked 165th out of 180 countries in public sector corruption. According to the report, Afghanistan

AMU TV 10 Feb 2025 WASHINGTON — Representative Michael McCaul on Sunday called on the U.S. government to allow Afghan allies who assisted American forces during the war in Afghanistan to be admitted as refugees, following the suspension of the refugee admissions program by President Donald Trump. Thousands of Afghans who worked alongside U.S. forces—many

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 10, 2025 The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) announced on Monday, February 10, that it would suspend its humanitarian activities in nearly 20 countries, including Afghanistan, following the suspension of foreign aid from the United States. The organization, which received approximately 20% (150 million dollars) of its 2024 budget from

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 10, 2025 The UN Office of Counter-Terrorism’s Director, Vladimir Voronkov, stated in a Security Council meeting that ISIS-K remains a serious threat to Afghanistan, the region, and the world. Reports show that foreign terrorists are traveling to Afghanistan. Voronkov emphasized that ISIS-K not only conducts attacks within Afghanistan but

TOLOnews TV Network 10 Feb 2025 Speaking to TOLOnews, the spokesperson further said that ISIS activities in the region have no connection to Afghanistan. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, has once again stated that ISIS has been suppressed in Afghanistan and emphasized that the group has no power in the country. Speaking

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 10 Feb 2025 The Norwegian diplomat praised the Islamic Emirate’s efforts in combating narcotics, the ministry said. Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister of the Islamic Emirate, met with Per Albert Ilsaas, the Norwegian chargé d’affaires for Afghanistan, on Monday to discuss political, economic, and humanitarian issues. According to the

Volant Media UK Limited 10 Feb 2025 A coalition of U.S. veterans has urged the Biden administration to resume the relocation process for eligible Afghan refugees, calling for an exemption from former President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending refugee admissions. In a letter addressed to the U.S. Secretaries of State, Homeland Security, and Defense, the

By  LLAZAR SEMINI, FARNOUSH AMIRI and MUNIR AHMED Associated Press  February 9, 2025 TIRANA, Albania (AP) — They helped the U.S. military order airstrikes against Taliban and Islamic State fighters and worked as drivers and translators during America’s longest war. They were set to start new lives in the United States. Then President Donald Trump issued executive orders that put

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 9, 2025 The American media outlet Drop Site News has reported, citing sources, that the U.S. military is considering launching a large-scale military operation against ISIS-affiliated groups in Afghanistan. Discussions regarding the scope and strategy of this operation are currently underway. According to the report, Pakistan’s military hopes this

Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 9 Feb 2025 In a statement, the ministry called on the US not to obstruct the transfer of these helicopters to Afghanistan and to hand them over to the Afghan people. The Ministry of Defense has deemed the transfer of seven Black Hawk helicopters from Uzbekistan to the United States unacceptable.

By Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 8 Feb 2025 Additionally, Bikdeli praised Afghanistan’s ban on opium cultivation and drug trafficking. Alireza Bikdeli, acting Iran’s ambassador in Kabul, stated in an interview with TOLOnews that Iran, following its neighborhood policy, is working to enhance relations with Afghanistan in various sectors. Bikdeli emphasized that expanding economic ties

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 9 Feb 2025 He added that Iran, based on its neighborhood policy, is working to expand its relations with Afghanistan in various sectors. Alireza Bikdeli, the acting ambassador of Iran in Kabul, commemorated the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran. During the event, Bikdeli stated

Diaa Hadid National Public Radio February 3, 2025 The halt to USAID projects will likely impact secret schools for girls across Afghanistan, which could close as soon as the funds from the U.S. agency go dry. Above: A teenage girl wearing a face mask, head scarf and long black robe at a tutoring center in

By Suzan Fraser Washington Post/ AP February 7, 2025 Turkey has terminated the mission of diplomats appointed by Afghanistan’s former pro-Western government ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey has terminated the mission of diplomats appointed by Afghanistan’s former pro-Western government, the outgoing diplomatic team said, in a move that paves the way for the Taliban to appoint their own

By Zia ur-Rehman Reporting from Karachi, Pakistan The New York Times Feb. 7, 2025, 5:38 a.m. ET The order, giving Afghans until March 31 to go elsewhere in Pakistan, came on the heels of President Trump’s suspension of refugee admissions to the United States. Tens of thousands of Afghan refugees who have congregated in Pakistan’s capital

BBC News 7 February 2025, 08:39 GMT England will play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy on Wednesday, 26 February in Pakistan. It is a fixture that has caused plenty of controversy in the build-up, with some saying Jos Buttler’s side should boycott the match in response to the Taliban’s actions in Afghanistan. Prime Minister Sir

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 7, 2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have expressed concern over Pakistan’s plan for the mass expulsion of Afghan refugees and have called for clarification regarding the deportation of these migrants. In a statement issued on Wednesday, February 6,

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 7, 2025 The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan has expressed deep concern over the detention of two Radio Begum employees and called for their immediate release. Richard Bennett also urged for an end to the harassment and arbitrary detention of journalists by the Taliban. Bennett emphasized the importance

TOLOnews TV Network 7 Feb 2025 Meanwhile, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) also criticized the suspension of Begum Radio and called for the release of its two detained employees. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reacted to the closure of Begum Radio, stating that free media is essential for the progress and development

Liluma Qadiry Tolo News 7 Feb 2025 Speaking to Fox News, Sopko stressed that the US does not have strict oversight over the aid, and this situation will continue. The Islamic Emirate has rejected the statements of the former US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) John Sopko, who claimed that the Emirate interferes

TOLOnews TV Network 7 Feb 2025 Speaking to the BBC, Mujahid stated that Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai had traveled to Dubai to visit his family. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, has denied reports regarding the issuance of an arrest warrant for the deputy foreign minister. Speaking to the BBC, Mujahid stated that

Volant Media UK Limited Afghanistan International Feb 5, 2025, 12:03 GMT   The Taliban has instructed residents in the border areas of Bahram Chah district, Helmand province, to evacuate due to the risk of intensified clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistani border guards, local sources have reported. Sporadic fighting between the two sides has reportedly

TOLOnews 6 Feb 2025 The human rights situation and security challenges in Afghanistan were among the key topics discussed in the meeting. The sixth Meeting of the Special Representatives and Envoys of Central Asian States and the EU for Afghanistan was held in the capital of Tajikistan.  This meeting focused on the approach of Central

Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 6 Feb 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the 90-day suspension of aid is intended for a thorough review of the programs. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned that the suspension of aid could result in 1,200 additional maternal deaths and 109,000 unintended pregnancies in Afghanistan

TOLOnews 6 Feb 2025 Reports indicate that the transfer of these helicopters was announced in a ceremony at the Uzbek embassy in Washington. According to reports from Uzbek media, Uzbekistan has handed over seven helicopters, which were transferred to Uzbekistan during the fall of Afghanistan’s previous government, to the United States. Reports indicate that the

 Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 6 Feb 2025 According to a joint statement from both countries, Xi Jinping and Asif Ali Zardari urged the interim government of Afghanistan to combat terrorist groups. Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, in Beijing, discussed Afghanistan’s integration into the international community

Masood Saifullah DW/Deutsche Welle February 5, 2025 Taliban-ruled Afghanistan lacks the resources to provide its people with basic public services. Experts warn a permanent cut of US aid could have devastating consequences for the Afghan people. USAID funds projects in Afghanistan that assist with essential public services, Moves by US President Donald Trump suspending US

by Siyar Sirat Amu TV WASHINGTON — U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Afghan refugees, particularly those who worked alongside American forces and are now seeking resettlement in the United States. During a visit to a refugee resettlement center in Arizona, Stanton met with several Afghan families and pledged to

Ataullah Omar Tolo News 5 Feb 2025 During this trip, he met with local officials from Helmand and Kandahar provinces as well as various community representatives. Indrika Ratwatte, deputy special representative (development) for Afghanistan in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), told TOLOnews that the UN will focus on assisting Afghanistan, combating drugs,

 Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 5 Feb 2025 Balkhi also stated that the military equipment left behind by the US belongs to the Afghan government and will remain under Afghanistan’s control. Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told CBS News that the interim government intends to establish new relations with

By TOLOnews TV Network 4 Feb 2025 He also highlighted that the Islamic Emirate has made progress in foreign relations, but engagement requires mutual efforts. In a discussion on X Spaces, Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, acknowledged differences in viewpoints among its members but emphasized that this does not imply disputes or

By AFP 04 February 2025   |   8:45 pm Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities raided well-known women’s radio station Radio Begum on Tuesday, arresting two employees, the broadcaster said, calling for the speedy release of its staff. The Taliban information ministry said the station had been suspended for “multiple violations”, in the latest search by the

Tom Levitt and Zahra Joya The Guardian Mon 3 Feb 2025  A senior Taliban minister who expressed support for reversing the ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan appears to have been forced to flee the country. Speaking at a graduation ceremony in Khost province, near the Afghan-Pakistani border, on 20 January, Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Taliban’s deputy foreign minister, criticised the government’s ban

By Fatema Hosseini Borderless magazine February 4, 2025 Hundreds of Afghan migrants face uncertainty after the U.S. abruptly shuts down CBP One, canceling asylum appointments and leaving them in legal limbo. Paul Biasco for Borderless Magazine Afghans stranded in Mexico due to a shut down on the CPB One app stand for a portrait outside of

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 4, 2025 According to Arab News on Tuesday, February 4, Pakistani authorities have threatened to expel Afghans whose immigration cases remain unresolved by host countries. The government insists that delays in processing applications leave thousands in a state of uncertainty. Islamabad has previously called for an accelerated relocation of Afghan refugees

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 4, 2025 Members of the High Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan, composed of key leaders from the former government, have stated that they met with an American delegation. Mohammad Mohaqiq, leader of the Islamic Unity Party of Afghanistan, told Voice of America on Tuesday, February

Farid Ahmad Atiqi Tolo News 4 Feb 2025 According to him, as long as peace, an Islamic system, national unity, and territorial integrity exist, there is no need for such talks. Mohammad Nabi Omari, the Deputy Minister of Interior, stated at a ceremony in Ghazni that there are no differences among the high-ranking officials of

Liluma Qadiry Tolo News 4 Feb 2025 Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development said that 60% of the construction work on this major regional project has been completed. The Ministry of Economy has rejected a report by The Washington Post regarding security and economic challenges facing the Wakhan project. Abdul Latif Nazari, the Deputy Minister

TOLOnews TV Network 4 Feb 2025 According to the sources, the main focus of this meeting will be narcotics, alternative cultivation, the private sector, and humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. Sources told TOLOnews that the United Nations Working Group meeting is scheduled to take place later this month (February), following the third Doha meeting. According to

Sadaqat Ghorzani Tolo News 3 Feb 2025 Some of these migrants have complained about mistreatment and harassment by Pakistani security forces. Local officials in Nangarhar say that in the past week, 120 families and 215 Afghan migrants have been forcibly returned to Afghanistan through the Torkham crossing. According to reports, on Saturday night, the Pakistani

TOLOnews TV Network 2 Feb 2025 SIGAR also said that the US government might want to consider reviewing the possibility of returning the $4 billion to Afghanistan. The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), in its 66th report to the US Congress, highlighted President Trump’s directive to suspend US aid for 90 days. According

By Rick Noack and Carolyn Van Houten The Washington Post February 2, 2025 Taliban officials have a plan to turn one of the country’s remotest corners into a global trade hub by linking the Afghan heartland with China. ISHKASHIM, Afghanistan — More than three years after the Taliban seized power, Afghanistan remains economically decrepit and

Associated Press/VOA January 26, 2025 Top Taliban officials met Iran’s foreign minister Sunday to discuss tensions along their shared border, the treatment of Afghan refugees in Iran and water rights. It was the first visit by an Iranian foreign minister to the Afghan capital since 2017. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran was committed to

By Joseph Stepansky Al Jazeera 1 Feb 2025 Washington, DC – When Ruqia Balkhi arrived in the United States in September 2023, she was greeted by a federally funded resettlement agency that helped her launch a new life. Balkhi, a 55-year-old engineer, was one of the thousands of Afghans who worked alongside the US military during

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 2, 2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Pakistan has expressed concern over the expulsion of Afghan nationals from Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The organization is aware of the Pakistani government’s directive that all Afghans holding the ACC card must leave these cities and immediately return to

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press February 2, 2025 Iskandar Momeni, Iran’s Minister of the Interior, announced on Saturday, February 1, that since the beginning of March last year, 1.1 million Afghan refugees have been sent back to Afghanistan from Iran. Momeni made these remarks during a special interview with Iran’s state television, IRIB News. He

By TOLOnews TV Network 2 Feb 2025 In its 66th report, SIGAR describes ISIS as a threat to Afghanistan and claims that the interim Afghan government tolerates Al-Qaeda. The US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), in its quarterly report, has addressed security, governance, international relations, the humanitarian crisis, education, and Afghanistan’s economy. In

Liluma Qadiry Tolo News 2 Feb 2025 In a statement, the organization said that the US State Department has instructed them to immediately halt all activities related to US financial aid. Following the 85-day suspension of US foreign aid, the Norwegian People’s Aid organization has now announced the cessation of its activities in 12 countries,

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS  February 1, 2025 The watchdog for U.S. assistance to Afghanistan said the Taliban have no legal right to billions of dollars in funding set aside for the country because they are not recognized as its government and are under sanctions. In its latest report issued Friday, the office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction,

By Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 1 Feb 2025 Some economic experts believe that the US should not politicize its aid to Afghanistan. US Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has introduced a bill to prevent the Islamic Emirate from accessing American funds through the United Nations. According to this bill, US aid sent via the UN

By Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 1 Feb 2025 However, US policy towards Afghanistan and its future relationship with the interim government remain uncertain. Donald Trump, former US president, once again emphasized the significance of Bagram Airbase for the United States, stating that the strategic airbase in Afghanistan is now under China’s control. Trump highlighted that

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 31 Jan 2025 Egeland emphasized that representatives of European countries should travel to Kabul and Kandahar to advocate for the rights of women and girls. Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, has criticized world governments, stating that the international community has forgotten the people of Afghanistan. In

By Charlotte Greenfield Reuters January 27, 2025 Any potential reduction in assistance for Afghanistan is, of course, concerning. WFP says aid cuts to Afghanistan leave millions hungry this winter Summary Millions of Afghans going hungry this winter – WFP country director Afghanistan’s 2024 humanitarian operations only half funded U.S. funding freeze also looms Many people

By Reuters January 23, 2025 ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Since seizing power in 2021, Afghanistan’s Taliban administration has rolled back hard-fought rights won by Afghan women and girls during two decades of rule by American-backed governments. The International Criminal Court prosecutor on Thursday said he had applied for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders, including supreme

By The Associated Press January 27, 2025 A Taliban ambassador is warning new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio against making threats after he said he would place bounties on Afghanistan’s rulers for their continued detention of U.S. nationals A Taliban ambassador on Monday warned the new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio against making

Liluma Qadiry Tolo News 25 May 2025 The suspension of US development aid comes as concerns over Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis remain. Following the 90-day suspension of US foreign development aid ordered by President Donald Trump, the US Department of State has now issued a directive to halt all foreign aid. According to a Reuters report,

By Rick Noack The Washington Post January 23, 2025 The requested warrants target Haibatullah Akhundzada, the reclusive Kandahar-based leader of the Taliban, and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, the group’s chief justice. The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor announced Thursday that he is seeking arrest warrants for the leader of the Taliban and another senior regime official

Emma Graham-Harrison and Zahra Joya The Guardian Thu 23 Jan 2025 Reasonable grounds to believe crimes against humanity are being committed against women and girls in Afghanistan, application says The international criminal court’s chief prosecutor has requested arrest warrants for the Taliban’s supreme leader and Afghanistan’s chief justice on the grounds that their persecution of women and

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 23, 2025 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned that millions of people in Afghanistan are facing a “severe” humanitarian situation. On Thursday, January 23, the ICRC posted a video on X (formerly Twitter), stating that many families in Afghanistan are currently unable to meet their

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 23, 2025 The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced that arrest warrants have been issued for Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Taliban, and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, the Taliban’s chief justice. Karim Khan, in a statement published on the ICC’s official website, confirmed that his office

Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 22 Jan 2025 The Islamic Emirate has not yet commented on these statements by the Norwegian Refugee Council. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has stated that restoring human rights for Afghan women and girls requires engagement with the caretaker government of Afghanistan. Jan Egeland, the head of NRC, has called on

By Rick Noack, Haq Nawaz Khan and Abigail Hauslohner The Washington Post January 22, 2025 The fate of tens of thousands of Afghans awaiting resettlement in the U.S. hangs in the balance after Trump suspended the refugee admissions program. President Donald Trump’s executive order this week suspending the U.S. refugee admissions program has left in limbo tens

BBC News 22 Jan 2025 The Halo Trust carries out landmine clearance work around the world The world’s largest land mine clearance charity – the south of Scotland-based Halo Trust – has secured funding to continue its work in Ukraine and Afghanistan. The UK government has awarded it more than £7m towards its efforts to

Al Jazeera Published On 22 Jan 2025 Afghans, some already approved to arrive in the US, are left in limbo after the US president suspends refugee resettlement. Afghans who fled their home country after the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 are pleading for the United States to reconsider a decision cancelling all existing refugee resettlement efforts.

By Khaama Press Khaama Press January 22, 2025 The Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Amir Khan Muttaqi, the group’s Foreign Minister, met with Roza Otunbayeva, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan. Roza Otunbayeva met with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, noting that development aid to Afghanistan has increased compared to humanitarian

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 22, 2025 Unidentified gunmen killed a Chinese citizen on Tuesday evening in Takhar province, Afghanistan. Sources reported that unidentified gunmen killed a Chinese citizen on Tuesday evening, January 21, in Khwaja Bahauddin district of Takhar province, Afghanistan. The interpreter and driver accompanying the victim fled the scene and sought

Habib Rahman Qooyash Tolo News 22 Jan 2025 The WFP’s communications official added that they are striving to provide humanitarian aid to six million people each month. The World Food Programme (WFP) said that this winter nearly 15 million people in Afghanistan are facing emergency levels of food insecurity. The WFP’s communications official added that

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 22 Jan 2025 According to this information, these forces have been recruited from several Asian and European countries. The Islamic Emirate’s Security & Clearance Commission of the Ministry of Defence has stated that, based on credible information, newly recruited forces are being transferred via Karachi and Islamabad airports to centers

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 21, 2025 On the first day of Donald Trump’s presidency, the exchange rate for one US dollar in the markets of Kabul was 75 Afghanis. Currency exchangers stated today (Tuesday, January 21) that the buying rate for one US dollar is 75 Afghanis, while the selling rate is 75.10

By Yonette Joseph The New York Times  Jan. 21, 2025 The order “risks abandoning thousands of Afghan wartime allies” who worked with Americans before the Taliban takeover, the head of a resettlement group said. An executive order signed by President Trump on Monday that suspends refugee admissions to the United States puts at risk thousands

By ZEKE MILLER, JON GAMBRELL and AAMER MADHANI\ Associated Press  January 21, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan’s Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California on drug trafficking and terrorism charges, officials said Tuesday. The deal to release two Americans, Ryan Corbett and

Al Jazeera Published On 21 Jan 2025 The Taliban government in Afghanistan says two US nationals have been released in exchange for an Afghan serving a life sentence in California. The Taliban government in Afghanistan has announced the release of two detained Americans in a prisoner swap deal with the United States. The Taliban Ministry

TOLOnews TV Network 21 Jan 2025 The Islamic Emirate delegation, which traveled to Iran and met with officials from the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Justice of that country. Iranian media outlets have reported that Iran has requested the establishment of a direct communication channel between the intelligence agencies of Kabul and Tehran. The

Reuters and TOLOnews 21 Jan 2025 The White House and the State Department, which oversees US refugee programs, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Nearly 1,660 Afghans cleared by the US government to resettle in the US, including family members of active-duty US military personnel, are having their flights canceled under President Donald

Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 21 Jan 2025 The spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice, reiterated Sharaee’s statement, saying, “Our duty is not to convince the world, but to enforce Islamic law.” Abdul Hakim Sharaee, the acting minister of justice, has stated that the Islamic Emirate’s mission is not to convince the world but to enforce

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 21 Jan 2025 Lavrov noted the United States’ continued interest in Afghanistan, adding that the US seeks to reclaim military equipment left behind in the country. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stressed that Afghanistan should not be overlooked. He further claimed that the US seeks to maintain its influence

By Craig Whitlock The Washington Post January 19, 2025 In February 2020, Rep. Michael Waltz, then a first-term GOP lawmaker, received a coveted invitation to fly to his home state of Florida aboard Air Force One. During the flight, he seized the opportunity to lobby President Donald Trump about an issue to which he had devoted most

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 20, 2025 The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs has emphasized its support for continued humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and the establishment of peace in the country. Shafqat Ali Khan, the spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Monday, January 20, praised Jan Egeland, Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 20, 2025 A senior Republican senator from the United States, Lindsey Graham, has expressed grave concerns over the rising presence of ISIS in Afghanistan and the increasing global conflicts. He warned of the potential for ISIS to attack the U.S., stating, “I have never been more worried about an

TOLOnews TV Network 20 Jan 2025 The Deputy Minister further stated that investment opportunities are now available in Afghanistan, and China can invest in various projects in the country. Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the deputy political minister of foreign affairs, stated during the 70th anniversary celebration of Afghanistan-China diplomatic relations that the Islamic Emirate will

Shabnam Amini Tolo News 20 Jan 2025 They urge officials at the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation to provide job opportunities and shelter for the displaced in their original provinces. The cold weather, snowfall, and lack of shelter are among the challenges that displaced people in Kabul complain about. They urge officials at the Ministry

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 20 Jan 2025 Abdul Latif Nazari, the deputy minister of economy, told TOLOnews that such threats have no impact on the decision-making of the caretaker government. In response to Donald Trump’s recent statements about the US sending billions of dollars in aid to Afghanistan, the Islamic Emirate has stated that

TOLOnews TV Network 20 Jan 2025 Meanwhile, girls deprived of education in Afghanistan are once again urging the Islamic Emirate to reopen schools and universities in the coming year. Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, has described the remarks of Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, regarding

Associated Press January 19, 2025 A senior Taliban figure has urged the group’s leader to scrap education bans on Afghan women and girls, saying there is no excuse for them, in a rare public rebuke of government policy. Sher Abbas Stanikzai, political deputy at the Foreign Ministry, made the remarks in a speech on Saturday in

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 19, 2025 A number of artists and human rights activists have protested in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in support of Afghan women. The gathering, held on Saturday, January 18, aimed to oppose gender apartheid, violence, and the suppression of women in the country. This protest was initiated by “Bamdad – House

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 19, 2025 Jan Egeland, the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, has announced that Iran deported over 3,000 Afghan refugees in a single day. He warned that these individuals have no resources to restart their lives in Afghanistan, a country where millions are already in desperate need of assistance.

By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press January 18, 2025 MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Nearly 200 Afghan nationals have been flown on to the United States after their special immigration visas were processed in the Philippines as part of an agreement between Manila and Washington, the U.S. Embassy in Manila said Sunday. The Afghans left the Philippines in several

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS January 19, 2025 Funding cuts to Afghanistan are the biggest threat to helping the country’s women, the chief of a top aid agency warned Sunday. Jan Egeland, the secretary-general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, said women and girls were bearing the brunt of dwindling financial support for nongovernmental groups and humanitarian assistance to

TOLOnews TV Network 18 Jan 2025 Chile, Costa Rica, Spain, France, Luxembourg, and Mexico are the six countries that initiated this process, which has since been joined by others. The UK government has joined the group of countries that have referred Afghanistan’s violations of women’s human rights to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 18 Jan 2025 Pezeshkian said that he also discussed cooperation in the South Caucasus, Syria, and the Middle East with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Masoud Pezeshkian, president of Iran, emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in Afghanistan during a press conference with his Russian counterpart. Masoud Pezeshkian stated

Sabria Abdal Tolo news 18 Jan 2025 According to the EU report, Afghans represent one of the world’s largest refugee populations, with 2.6 million registered globally. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the European Union (EU) have signed a new agreement to continue to support displaced Afghans and host communities in Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, and

The World By Shirin Jaafari January 16, 2025 In 2021, six women — two pilots and four cabin crew — participated in Afghanistan’s first-ever all-female flight. It was a historic moment. Their photos and videos were shared all over the world. Then, a few months later, their lives were turned upside down when the Taliban

By TARA COPP Associated Press January 17, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will bid farewell Friday to the forces and personnel he has led through a tumultuous term that had three major military crises, a global pandemic and a personal brush with cancer that became a flashpoint for the way it was mishandled. Austin, 71, spent

By Anjana Pasricha Voice of America January 15, 2025 New Delhi — The first high level diplomatic meeting held between India and the Taliban leadership marked a significant step in rebuilding New Delhi’s influence in Afghanistan, according to analysts. They say New Delhi’s growing engagement with the Taliban is prompted by strategic considerations in the Central Asian

TOLOnews 17 Jan 2025 The report also mentions that critical journalists were arrested, and additional restrictions were imposed on the media this year. Human Rights Watch (HRW) in its 2024 annual report expressed concern over what it describes as worsening human rights conditions in Afghanistan. According to the report, restrictions on women have intensified this

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 16, 2025 The White House National Security spokesperson stated that the people of Pakistan continue to suffer from terrorist attacks coming from the Afghanistan border. John Kirby emphasized that the United States will continue to cooperate with Pakistan in countering terrorism. In a press briefing on Wednesday, Kirby mentioned

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 16, 2025 The spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again denied the entry of Pakistani military forces into the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan. Shafqat Ali Khan stated, “This region is part of Afghanistan, and we respect its territorial integrity.” In a press conference in Islamabad on Thursday,

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 16, 2025 The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has warned of a potential rise in child malnutrition cases this year, adding that climate change in 2025 will affect the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in Afghanistan. In a report published

TOLOnews TV Network 15 Jan 2025 Several other UNAMA officials, including Indrika Ratwatte, the deputy head of the organization, also attended the meeting. The acting head of the Ministry of Economy has called on the United Nations to focus its 2025 aid on development projects in Afghanistan. Abdul Rahman Habib, the spokesperson for the Ministry

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 15 Jan 2025 A statement from Germany’s foreign ministry said that the Islamic Emirate must adhere to Afghanistan’s commitments to international laws. Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and Canada have urged the Islamic Emirate to remove the current restrictions on women. A statement from Germany’s foreign ministry said that the Islamic

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 15 Jan 2025 Muttaqi also stated that to support the private sector, the Islamic Emirate has recently allocated 33,000 hectares of land for industrial parks. Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister, in the fourth meeting between the Islamic Emirate and United Nations agencies in Kabul, called on the international community

Alice Speri The Guardian Tue 14 Jan 2025 Exclusive: records show evacuees with pending applications to enter US ‘forced to remain in limbo’ in at least 36 countries, some in ‘untenable conditions’ Afghan citizens who fled the country with American assistance after the US’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan remain stranded in third countries, new documents shared exclusively

Soutik Biswas BBC News 14 Jan 2025 India’s foreign secretary Vikram Misri met acting Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai India’s latest diplomatic outreach to Afghanistan’s Taliban government signals a marked shift in how it sees the geopolitical reality in the region. This comes more than three years after India suffered a major

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 14, 2025 U.S. President Joe Biden, in a speech reflecting on his foreign policy legacy, defended the decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, stating it allowed his administration to focus on “more immediate challenges.” Biden emphasized that rival powers like Russia and China were pleased to see the U.S.

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 14, 2025 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), continuing its response to the detention of Mahdi Ansari, has called on the Taliban to drop all charges against the journalist and release him from prison. In a statement released late Monday, January 13, the IFJ condemned the Taliban’s Supreme Court

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 14, 2025 The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) states that $279.7 million is required to provide health assistance in Afghanistan. On Tuesday, January 14, OCHA announced through a message on its X platform that health assistance is planned to reach approximately 9.3 million people.

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 14 Jan 2025 The ministry also reported that over the past two weeks, more than 200 Afghan families have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan. The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations has announced plans to hold a trilateral meeting with Pakistan and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 14 Jan 2025 Biden added that the United States has maintained its capability to manage Afghanistan remotely over the past three years. Joe Biden, the President of the United States, said in his final speech as president on Monday (January 13) that Afghanistan has not been a safe haven for

By Jeremy Barr The Washington Post January 13, 2025 Chief national security correspondent Alex Marquardt denied that his report about security contractor Zachary Young was a “hit piece.” CNN chief national security correspondent Alex Marquardt told a Florida jury Monday that he never had any ill intent while reporting a 2021 story that featured security

Haniya Frotan Rukhshana Media reporter The Guardian Mon 13 Jan 2025 Afghanistan’s ‘morality police’ arrested Samira at work in Kabul – and then made the 19-year-old marry her employer. It was a normal summer morning in July last year when 19-year-old Samira* made her way to the carpet-weaving shop where she worked in Kabul to

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 13, 2025 Outgoing ambassador of Pakistan in Kabul Mansoor Ahmad, September 1, 2022. (PHOTO: Screenshot from interview video) A visionary approach to Afghanistan relations should focus on the full spectrum of ties with Afghanistan rather than being confined to selective security aspects, Pakistan’s former ambassador to Afghanistan states. Pakistan’s

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 13, 2025   Newton Gingrich, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, stated that Afghan refugees who fought alongside American forces and risked their lives deserve special support. He emphasized that America must not abandon its allies in difficult circumstances. In a television interview with CBS, Gingrich highlighted

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 13, 2025 Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan, welcomed the final statement from the International Conference on Girls’ Education in Islamic Countries held in Islamabad. He emphasized that girls’ education is an undeniable and fundamental right. On Monday, January 13, Karzai posted on his social media account, asserting

By Abid Hussain Al Jazeera Published On 13 Jan 2025 Islamabad, Pakistan – When the Taliban took over Kabul in August 2021, then-Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan famously said the Afghan group had “broken the shackles of slavery” as they returned to power for the first time since 2001. Taliban’s ascension was seen as a

BY ERIC TUCKER Associated Press January 12, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden spoke Sunday with relatives of three Americans the U.S. government is looking to bring home from Afghanistan, but no agreement has been reached on a deal to get them back, family members said. Biden’s call with family members of Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and

TOLOnews TV Network 13 Jan 2025 According to the 17-article resolution, the participants recognized women’s education not only as a religious obligation but also as a vital societal need. Participants of the Islamic countries’ conference in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, issued a resolution emphasizing the importance of women’s education. According to the 17-article resolution,

Najibullah Lalzoy Manager, Online Tolo News 12 Jan 2025 The aid has also doubled the number of malnourished children receiving treatment, from 1.1 million in 2021 to 2.2 million in 2023. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) reports that Afghanistan has received approximately $6.7 billion in aid since the Islamic

TOLOnews TV Network 12 Jan 2025 Malala Yousafzai, education activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, stated that the interim government of Afghanistan has deprived Afghan girls of their right to education. Speaking on the second day of a conference titled “Women’s Education in Islamic Societies: Challenges and Opportunities” in Islamabad, she remarked that Afghanistan is

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 12 Jan 2025 American media reported that Ryan Corbett’s wife said her last contact with him was on New Year’s Day, and she is concerned about his health. The family of Ryan Corbett, an American citizen detained in Afghanistan, is attempting to meet with Donald Trump, President-elect of the United

By Ruchi Kumar Al Jazeera Published On 11 Jan 2025 The meeting in Dubai between Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister of the Taliban, on Wednesday this week has confirmed India’s intentions to raise its influence with the Afghan leadership, analysts say. India has been gradually upping relations with

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 11, 2025 The Afghan Taliban government is notably absent from a global summit on girls’ education in the Muslim world, being hosted by Pakistan. The event, which aims to address the challenges and promote the empowerment of girls in Muslim countries, is being held in Islamabad. Speaking to AFP,

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 11, 2025 Following the depreciation of the Afghani currency against foreign currencies, the Taliban-controlled central bank has announced the auction of $16 million USD. The bank issued a statement on X, stating that the amount will be sold on Sunday, January 12. Private banks and exchange service providers have

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 11 Jan 2025 The deputy spokesperson said that the caretaker government is striving to secure the release of several Afghan citizens detained in the United States. Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, has stated that negotiations on a prisoner exchange with the US are ongoing but have

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 12 Jan 2025 The ban on girls’ and women’s education in Afghanistan has faced various global criticisms over the past three years. The first day of the Islamic countries’ conference titled “The International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities,” concluded today (Saturday) in Islamabad, the capital

By Rick Noack, Haq Nawaz Khan and Shaiq Hussain The Washington Post January 10, 2025 Pakistan carried out airstrikes inside Afghanistan, which Islamabad blames for harboring extremists who have been waging an insurgency in Pakistan. When Kabul fell to the Afghan Taliban in 2021, the head of Pakistan’s intelligence service was one of the first

Kiran Stacey Political correspondent The Guardian Fri 10 Jan 2025 Culture secretary says it should go ahead despite pressure for it to be cancelled over Taliban’s treatment of women England should be allowed to play next month’s cricket match against Afghanistan, the culture and sport secretary has said, despite calls for a boycott over the Taliban government’s

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 10, 2025 The Ministry of Refugees and Returnees reported that 108 Afghan families returned to Afghanistan after being expelled from Iran and Pakistan. According to the Bakhtar News Agency, on Friday, January 10, officials from the Ministry of Refugees and Returnees stated that these 108 families returned to Afghanistan

Bibi Amina Hakimi Tolo News 10 Jan 2025 A representative of the organization told TOLOnews that the forced expulsion of Afghan refugees by Pakistan violates international laws. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Pakistan has called for the suspension of Afghan refugee deportations from the country. Qaiser Khan, Deputy Spokesperson for UNHCR

Liluma Qadiry Tolo News 10 Jan 2025 The Ministry of Economy stressed that humanitarian aid should not be used as a political pressure tool against Afghanistan. Tim Burchett, Vice Chair of US Congress’ Foreign Affairs Committee, has introduced a bill to ensure that US taxpayers’ money does not fall into the hands of the Islamic

By Ayanangsha Maitra Khaama Press January 9, 2025 Afghanistan’s economy possesses immense untapped potential, particularly in its natural resources and commercial opportunities, but much of this potential remains unrealized due to limited direct trade, according to Dr. Nagesh Kumar, former Director of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 9, 2025 German media reports have highlighted the continued deportation of Afghan migrants from the country, with more than 1,300 Afghan asylum seekers being expelled in 2024 alone. The Deutsche Welle (DW) news network reported on Wednesday, January 8, citing the German Ministry of the Interior, that a total

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 9, 2025 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced that it currently supports 28,000 health workers and nurses in Afghanistan. In a message posted on X/Twitter on Thursday, January 9th, UNICEF stated that it would continue supporting healthcare workers in Afghanistan throughout year. The aim is to provide

Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 9 Jan 2025 In the interview, Gagnon described her mission as serving as a bridge between the international community and the current authorities in Afghanistan. Georgette Gagnon, the deputy special representative for the UN Secretary General in Afghanistan, in an exclusive interview with TOLOnews expressed concern over the increasing restrictions on

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 9 Jan 2025 The Deputy Minister of Economy, stated: “This aid is not handed over to the Islamic Emirate but is used to improve the economic of the people.” The criticism by Donald Trump, the US President-elect, regarding sending cash aid to Afghanistan has drawn a reaction from the White

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 9 Jan 2025 It is not yet clear whether the Islamic Emirate will participate in this meeting. A number of schoolgirls in Afghanistan are urging the Islamic Emirate to fulfill its commitments regarding education. The schoolgirls have called on participants of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting, scheduled to

Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor The Guardian Tue 7 Jan 2025 Inquiry hears elite forces had a ‘kill all males on target whether they posed a threat or not’ policy in Afghanistan Afghans who were killed by members of the SAS in Afghanistan were described dismissively as having been “flat packed” according to revealing testimony given

By Mark Landler Reporting from London The New York Times Jan. 8, 2025 Evidence released by an official inquiry into alleged war crimes painted a disturbing picture of an elite fighting force with a culture of impunity. British special forces soldiers used extreme methods against militants in Afghanistan, including covering a man with a pillow

BY DAVID BAUDER Associated Press January 8, 2025 At a particularly inopportune time for legacy media, CNN is on trial in Florida this week, accused of defaming a Navy veteran involved in rescuing endangered Afghans from the country when the U.S. ended its involvement there in 2021. NEW YORK (AP) — At a particularly inopportune

Sadaqat Ghorzang Tolo News 8 Jan 2025 Several other Afghan migrants stated that Pakistani forces had illegally beaten them at the Torkham crossing and taken their money. The government of Pakistan has forcibly expelled nearly 250 Afghan families, including those with legal documents, over the past week. The newly expelled families have complained about the

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 8 Jan 2025 Fitrat added that the Islamic Emirate has not requested assistance from the United States.  Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, has rejected claims of billions of dollars in US aid to Afghanistan, stating that the interim government has not received any funds from the United

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 7, 2025 Amid widespread criticism of continued U.S. cash aid to the Taliban, a U.S. Congress representative has called for an end to such aid and urged President-elect Donald Trump to halt the country’s financial assistance to the Taliban. Tim Burchett, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives,

By Fidel Rahmati Tolo News January 7, 2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan has expressed deep concern over the country’s worsening economic crisis as temperatures drop, highlighting that millions are in urgent need of aid. In a statement posted on its X page on Tuesday, January 7, WFP stated that Afghan families are

Lailuma Qadiri ToloNews 7 Jan 2025 The major mines contracted this solar year include various minerals such as cement, salt, ruby, barite, and other resources. The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has informed TOLOnews that since the beginning of the current solar year, it has awarded contracts for nine major mines to domestic and international

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 6, 2025 Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, stated that Tehran will use all available tools to secure its water rights from shared and border rivers with Afghanistan. He emphasized that the issue has been a priority for the Islamic Republic since Afghanistan began constructing dams. According to IRNA

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 6 Jan 2025 This comes as the issue of women’s education in Afghanistan has been a contentious topic over the past three years. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is set to hold a summit focused on women’s education in Islam. This summit will take place in Islamabad, the capital

By TOLOnews TV Network 6 Jan 2025 These migrants have stated that, fearing arrest, they are unable to even leave their homes. Some Afghan migrants in Pakistan have reported that the arrests of Afghan migrants by Pakistani police are ongoing. These migrants have stated that, fearing arrest, they are unable to even leave their homes.

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 5, 2025 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that more than 500 Afghan children were killed or injured in 2024 due to explosions from unexploded ordnance and remnants of war. UNICEF stated that last year, it trained 3 million children and their guardians on how to identify and

TOLOnews TV Network 5 Jan 2025 According to them, Pakistani police are even arresting and deporting refugees who possess legal documents. In recent days, Afghan refugees in Pakistan have once again complained about arrests and house-to-house searches by Pakistani police. “It has been four or five days that Pakistani police, with all their resources, have

 TOLOnews TV Network 5 Jan 2025 She stressed that women’s rights in Afghanistan must be ensured based on Islamic laws. The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina J. Mohammed said that the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan continue to face repeated attacks. The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations said: “Women’s and

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 5 Jan 2025 Blinken stated that Washington no longer wants to engage in wars and considers ending the war in Afghanistan one of the achievements of the Biden administration. Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, said that the future administration of Donald Trump will not change US foreign policy

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 4, 2025 The Canadian government has advised its citizens not to travel to Afghanistan due to the “dangerous security situation and instability.” It also noted that consular assistance in the country is highly limited. On Friday, January 3, Canada issued a statement highlighting several reasons for the advisory, including

TOLOnews TV Network 4 Jan 2025 The Islamic Emirate dismissed concerns over Afghanistan’s security situation as baseless and assured the safety of foreign nationals in the country. The Canadian government in a statement advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Afghanistan “for security reasons.” In this statement, Canada cited “the unfavorable security situation, armed conflicts,

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 4 Jan 2025 In another part of his speech, Stanikzai criticized what he referred to as anti-government propaganda by some countries. Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated today (Saturday) during a graduation ceremony at a madrasa that the Islamic Emirate has closed the door on

TOLOnews TV Network 3 Jan 2025 In recent years, the market for buying and selling these birds has grown in Bamyan, with hunters selling a single Saira bird for up to 10,000 afghani. The Bamyan Directorate of Environmental Protection states that 30 rare birds, whose hunting is prohibited, have been rescued from hunters and returned

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press January 3, 2025 The World Food Program (WFP) has announced that due to a lack of funding, it can only provide aid to 7 million out of the 14 million hungry people in Afghanistan. Pauline Eloff, the head of the emergency department at the WFP, wrote on X/Twitter on Thursday, January

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 3 Jan 2025 Initially, Pakistani forces targeted the Alisher district of Khost with rocket attacks, and then the forces of the Islamic Emirate responded to these attacks. Military clashes between the forces of the Islamic Emirate and Pakistan in Khost province ended this morning (Friday, January 3) after several hours.

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 3 Jan 2025 The Ministry of Economy said that the sanctions imposed by the world over the past three years have been unfair and should be lifted as soon as possible. The International Crisis Group (ICG) stated that some countries refrained from negotiating with the Islamic Emirate in a way

By Zia ur-Rehman Reporting from Karachi, Pakistan The New York Times Jan. 2, 2025 Pakistani leaders were once friends of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Now, cross-border violence has become alarmingly frequent. Airstrikes by Pakistani warplanes inside Afghanistan have intensified tensions in recent days in an already volatile region. Once-close ties between Pakistan’s leaders and the

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 2 Jan 2025 Hamdullah Fitrat, the Deputy Spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, stated that the Islamic Emirate has made no such request of Pakistan. The Islamic Emirate has called the claims made by Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif regarding a request for money from Pakistan regrettable. Hamdullah Fitrat, the Deputy

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 31, 2024 The Ministry of Interior of the Taliban-run government announced that around 300 people, including several women, have been arrested and punished for human trafficking. Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, stated on Monday, December 30, that a four-year strategy has been developed to combat

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 31, 2024 The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has urged the Taliban to revoke all discriminatory orders against Afghanistan’s women. Volker Turk called the recent Taliban warning regarding the termination of NGO licenses for employing women an “absolute mistake.” In a letter on Tuesday, Turk expressed deep

Mitra Majeedy Tolo News 31 Dec 2024 Officials of the Islamic Emirate have said that the interim government is directly engaging with other countries, which, in their view, amounts to recognition. The year 2024 proved to be politically tumultuous for the Islamic Emirate, with key issues such as the fate of the constitution and the

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 31 Dec 2024 On December 6, Norway limited its relations with the Islamic Emirate, citing human rights violations in Afghanistan. The reopening of embassies, the appointment of new Islamic Emirate consuls to several Afghan embassies abroad, and the closure of others were some of the major developments in Afghanistan’s foreign

By Liluma Qadiry Tolo News 31 Dec 2024 Since the start of the second wave of deportations, 93,000 Afghan refugees have been forcibly returned from Pakistan. The year 2024 was marked by significant challenges for Afghan refugees in host countries. Key issues included the second wave of forced deportations from Pakistan, continued mistreatment in Iran

TOLOnews TV Network 31 Dec 2024 The Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, emphasized the dam’s importance in agricultural development and providing drinking water to parts of Kabul. The Shah wa Arous Dam in Kabul was inaugurated today (Tuesday) by the Ministry of Energy and Water during a ceremony attended by the deputy prime ministers.

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 30 Dec 2024 Media outlets reported that she passed away due to a stroke. Following the passing of Raffaella Iodice, the former chargé d’affaires of the European Union Delegation to Afghanistan, Josep Borrell Fontelles, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, described her as an inspiring example of commitment

William Crawley The Guardian Sun 29 Dec 2024  My friend and colleague David Page, who has died aged 80, was the former editor of BBC Urdu and other Asian language services, a scholar of Pakistan’s history and a committed advocate of aid to Afghanistan. David had been the first editor of the BBC Pashto language service that

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated 6:35 AM EST, December 30, 2024 The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women. It comes two years after they told NGOs to suspend the employment of Afghan women, allegedly because they didn’t wear the Islamic headscarf correctly. In a letter published on X

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 30, 2024 Privately-owned airline Kam Air Reports indicate that the European Union has added the airline “Kam Air” to the list of carriers banned from operating in its airspace. The European Union recently published a list of 129 airlines from various countries that are not permitted to fly within

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 30, 2024 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced that in 2024, it has treated over 475,000 malnourished children in Afghanistan. On Monday, December 30, UNICEF stated in a message on its X/Twitter page, emphasizing that children suffering from malnutrition in Afghanistan require nutritious food. The report states

Shabnam Amini Tolo News 30 Dec 2024 Some migrants who have returned from Pakistan are also seeking government support to provide them with jobs and basic amenities. The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said that in the past nine months, more than one million Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan, either forcibly or voluntarily, from

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews Reporter 30 Dec 2024 These activists have urged the Islamic Emirate to lift restrictions on women’s education and employment. Some women’s rights activists, in response to the suspension of women’s work in non-governmental organizations, told TOLOnews that banning women from work exacerbates economic challenges. These activists have urged the Islamic Emirate

By David Zucchino Photographs by Elise Blanchard Reporting from Bamiyan and Herat Provinces and Kabul in Afghanistan The New York Times Dec. 29, 2024 With the war now over, the Taliban are welcoming foreign travelers, even as governments advise their citizens to stay away. Yi-Pin Lin, an associate professor at Tufts University, proudly says he has

TOLOnews TV Network 29 Dec 2024 Some of these scholars consider this decree important and effective in preventing potential harm to women. A number of religious scholars in the country have welcomed the leader of the Islamic Emirate’s decree on regulations to prevent the construction of windows in buildings facing towards neighbors. Some of these

Mohammad Yousuf Hanif Tolo News 29 Dec 2024 Some family members of the victims are calling on the international community for justice. Residents of Dand-e-Patan district in Paktia province report that on Saturday, three people were killed and five others were injured when a rocket fired by Pakistan struck a mosque. Some family members of

TOLOnews TV Network 29 Dec 2024 Some political analysts also stress the need for a representative of the caretaker government in such meetings. The Islamic Emirate described the United Nations Security Council’s meetings on Afghanistan as unilateral and ineffective in the absence of a representative from the caretaker government. Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman of the

Al Jazeera Published On 28 Dec 2024 The attacks come days after the Taliban pledged retaliation for Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan. Afghan Taliban forces have targeted “several points” in neighbouring Pakistan, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense said, days after Pakistani aircraft carried out aerial bombardments inside the country. The statement from the defence ministry on Saturday did

TOLOnews TV Network 28 Dec 2024 The Doha Agreement, signed in February 2020 between the Islamic Emirate and the United States in Doha. Zalmay Khalilzad has stated that the “nature of Afghanistan’s political system” is not explicitly mentioned in the Doha Agreement; however, the agreement clearly specifies that the “nature of Afghanistan’s new government” should

TOLOnews TV Network 28 Dec 2024 The members also recognized the vital role of the United Nations in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan. Members of the United Nations Security Council have emphasized the need to develop a political roadmap to achieve a stable Afghanistan, fully integrate it into the international community, and fulfill its

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 28 Dec 2024 Mawlawi Abdul Kabir also described Afghanistan’s current political situation as positive. Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the deputy political prime minister, stated that the interim government is prepared for positive engagement with the world to rebuild and improve the country’s economic situation. In an interview with RTA, Mawlawi Abdul

By Azam Ahmed Azam Ahmed, a Times correspondent and former bureau chief in Afghanistan, made repeated trips to areas in the country that had once been off-limits to foreigners. The New York Times Dec. 28, 2024 Here’s what he found. The Talib looked as ragged as his outpost, a trailer banked on a snowy mountain

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 27, 2024 Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights for Afghanistan, has expressed his regret over the Pakistani airstrikes in the Bermal district of Paktika province. On Friday, December 27, Bennett posted a message on X/Twitter, expressing his sorrow over the deaths of Afghan civilians, including

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 27 Dec 2024 He also emphasized that all citizens who worked under the previous regime have been pardoned by the Islamic Emirate. Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs Mawlawi Abdul Kabir said the caretaker government is working within the framework of Islamic principles to expand relations with the world. Speaking

FARIS HADAD-ZERVOS DINA UMALI-DEININGER World Bank Blogs DECEMBER 23, 2024 Farmer planting wheat seeds in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Photo: FAO/Hashim Azizi Afghanistan is facing a severe food security crisis, with millions struggling to access adequate food. An estimated 11.6 million Afghans—25 percent of the population—are experiencing food insecurity. Climate shocks are exacerbating this crisis. The ongoing

By Elizabeth Elkind Fox News Published December 24, 2024 Trump promised to cut ‘hundreds of billions of dollars’ in spending A group of 51 bipartisan lawmakers is urging House negotiators to keep up the flow of dollars to a visa program for Afghans fleeing the Taliban takeover of their country. Reps. Jason Crow, D-Colo., and

Al Jazeera Published On 25 Dec 2024 Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani military conducted air raids in neighbouring Afghanistan late on Tuesday night, targeting hideouts of the Pakistan Taliban, known by the acronym TTP, armed group in Paktika province, according to security officials. While no official statement was issued by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs or

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 26, 2024 The Afghanistan Journalists Center released its annual report on December 26, 2024, highlighting the challenging situation for media outlets and journalists in the country. The report indicates that 181 cases of journalist rights violations were recorded, and 18 media outlets were shut down due to the Taliban’s repressive

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 26 Dec 2024 The acting Foreign Minister urged Pakistan to adopt a measured policy towards Afghanistan. Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister, referring to Pakistan’s deadly attacks on Paktika province, said Afghans will not forget aggression against their homeland. Speaking at an event marking the 45th anniversary of the

By Ayaz Gul Voice of America December 24, 2024 Taliban authorities accuse Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes in Barmal, a district in the Afghan border province of Paktika, that resulted in several civilian casualties, including women and children.  ISLAMABAD —  Taliban authorities said Tuesday that Pakistan carried out airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan that resulted in

Azam Ahmed The New York Times Azam Ahmed, a former Kabul bureau chief for The Times, returned to Afghanistan after the Taliban took control to report on the secrets the Americans left behind. He reported this story from Kunduz, Afghanistan. Dec. 24, 2024 Trump blamed Biden. Biden blamed the Afghan military. Our investigation found that

TOLOnews TV Network 23 Dec 2024 According to Stanikzai, the US and NATO are common enemies of Afghanistan and Iran, which necessitates stronger ties between Kabul and Tehran. Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Deputy Political Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized a united approach among regional countries against the West, particularly the US and NATO, during

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 23, 2024 The Saudi Embassy in Kabul has announced that it has resumed its operations after nearly a year-long hiatus. The embassy made the announcement on Sunday, December 22, stating that “the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Kabul has resumed its activities as of December 22.”

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 23, 2024 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced its support for over 80,000 small businesses led by women in Afghanistan, contributing significantly to the growth of local families. In a video message shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, December 22, Stephen Rodrigues,

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 23, 2024 The Afghanistan Journalists Center reported that the employees of Arezo TV, who had been detained, were released after two weeks upon providing “guarantees.” In a statement released on Sunday, December 22, the center announced the release of Amanullah Azimi, Khalid Barkazi, Amir Hossein Attryan, Zahir Faizi, Samir

Associated Press December 21, 2024 ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s coast guard said Saturday it was searching for survivors or victims of a speedboat capsizing a day earlier involving migrants off the eastern Greek island of Rhodes. The capsizing, the result of the boat’s maneuvering to evade a patrol vessel according to authorities, left eight confirmed dead.

Beheshta  Arab Tolo News 22 Dec 2024 Some of these refugees are urging the authorities in the caretaker government to address these challenges seriously. A number of Afghan refugees in Iran have expressed concerns about the newly imposed restrictions in the country, saying these limitations will make it challenging for them to find suitable jobs

TOLOnews TV Network 22 Dec 2024 Some political analysts consider such meetings effective in resolving certain challenges between the two countries. Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, acting ambassador of the Islamic Emirate in Islamabad, met with Saidia Arabia’s deputy ambassador for Afghanistan in Pakistan to discuss bilateral relations. According to Shakeeb, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral

TOLOnews TV Network 22 Dec 2024 During the program, he described the people as supporters of the caretaker government. The Political Deputy of the Prime Minister said that the caretaker government can effectively represent Afghanistan. Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, speaking at a graduation ceremony in Logar province, emphasized that the Islamic Emirate has established direct relations

Al Jazeera Published On 19 Dec 2024 At least 50 people killed in accidents on the same highway in Ghazni province between Kabul and southern Kandahar city. Two bus crashes in central Afghanistan have killed at least 50 people and injured dozens more, according to officials. The accidents took place on the same highway in

ByFidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 21, 2024 G7 Special Representatives have expressed deep concern over the Taliban’s recent decision to ban women and girls from attending health institutes in Afghanistan. In a joint statement issued on Friday, December 20, they stated that this ban would have devastating consequences for all Afghans, especially mothers and newborns,

By Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 21 Dec 2024 Officials from this organization emphasize their support for returnees in Afghanistan. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) stated that nearly 760,000 Afghans have returned from Pakistan since October last year. Officials from this organization emphasize their support for returnees in Afghanistan. Kiana Alavi, advocacy manager of the

By TOLOnews TV Network 21 Dec 2024 Economic experts consider investment in precious and semi-precious stones to be effective for the country’s economic growth. The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum stated that Afghanistan, with its 120 types of precious and semi-precious stones, is considered one of the richest countries in the region. According to Homayoun

Tolo News 20 Dec 2024 Earlier, the US Secretary of State said that the interim government has become isolated due to its shift in policies since its initial days in power. The Islamic Emirate has rejected the statement of the US Secretary of State regarding its isolation, emphasizing that the interim government maintains relations with

Reuters and TOLOnews 21 Dec 2024 The US had previously set the reward for information leading to the capture of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of HTS. Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US special envoy for Afghan peace, referred to the US removal of the bounty on Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), and

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 19 Dec 2024 Haqqani also pointed out that Daesh deceives young people in Islamic countries and seeks to challenge the security that exists in Afghanistan. Anas Haqqani, a senior member of the Islamic Emirate, stated that the United States used divisive policies over the past two decades to achieve its

BY THE HILL STAFF 12/11/24 09:55 AM ET Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday morning, over three years after the Biden administration’s chaotic withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. The hearing also came just a few months after House Republicans unveiled their long-awaited report analyzing the event that led to the deaths of

By Michael Howes The Washington Post December 15, 2024 Zahid Shujaee has the same routine every day. His alarm rings at 5 a.m. He wakes his 16-year-old brother, Arshad, and the pair arrive at Blake less than two hours later. After school ends at 2:30 p.m., wrestling practice runs for three hours. When that’s over,

By Azam Ahmed Reporting from Bakwa District, Afghanistan The New York Times Dec. 18, 2024 An oasis stretched far into the desert, a vast sea of emerald stalks and scarlet poppy flowers that grew to the horizon. The Taliban operated openly, running a social experiment unlike anything in the country. Tens — then hundreds —

Chris McHugh BBC News 16 Dec 2024 Parwiz Bakhtari worked for the Afghan government before the Taliban swept to power in 2021 Living in constant fear of kidnap. Making up stories at Taliban checkpoints. Being separated from his family to be questioned. These are experiences that Parwiz Bakhtari, an Afghan man who is being housed

TOLOnews TV Network 18 Dec 2024 The Islamic Emirate has not yet commented on the contents of this report. The Swedish government has stated that there are “few hopeful signs” in Afghanistan’s current situation, and the country no longer receives the same level of international attention as it once did. In a report titled “Experiences

Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 18 Dec 2024 The Islamic Emirate has not yet commented on this matter. Matthew Miller, the spokesperson for the US Department of State, said during a press briefing that Washington engages with Afghanistan’s interim government to advance its own interests. The State Department spokesperson told reporters: “We have engagements with the

TOLOnews TV Network 18 Dec 2024 According to the report, the approved law allows Russia’s Supreme Court to suspend the ban on groups that have been blacklisted by Moscow. Reuters has reported that the Russian parliament passed a law yesterday paving the way for normalizing relations with Afghanistan’s interim government. According to the report, the

TOLOnews TV Network 17 Dec 2024 Earlier, some Iranian media outlets, quoting officials, reported that Iran has expelled over 1.5 million illegal migrants in the past year. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, urged Afghan citizens to refrain from illegal migration, emphasizing the government’s ongoing efforts to create job opportunities and improve the

TOLOnews TV Network 17 Dec 2024 The Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines described the leader’s recent decisions as impactful for Afghanistan’s economic growth and development. The Economic Deputy of the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Tuesday that the leader of the Islamic Emirate chaired an extraordinary meeting of the Economic Commission, where decisions were

MARI SAITO, CHARLOTTE GREENFIELD and MOHAMMAD YUNUS YAWAR Reuters Filed Dec. 10, 2024 HERAT, Afghanistan When Khalid Riaz turns off a dusty, single-lane road into a village in Guzara district, half an hour south of the bustling heart of Herat city in western Afghanistan, he is immediately greeted by a group of children. Some barefoot and sucking their thumbs, the children

By Ruchi Kumar Al Jazeera Published On 16 Dec 2024 The most high-profile assassination in Afghanistan since 2021 has sparked questions over divisions within the Taliban. The Taliban’s minister of refugees, Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani, was killed along with four others in a suicide attack in Kabul on Wednesday. The deceased minister was a senior leader within

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 16 Dec 2024 China’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, recently reiterated this stance, describing the freezing of Afghanistan’s assets as illegal and unilateral. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, has criticized the sanctions imposed by the international community on Afghanistan, saying that they have created significant obstacles

TOLOnews TV Network 16 Dec 2024 Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai expressed hope during the meeting that bilateral political relations between Kabul and London would strengthen. Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Deputy Political Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with the chargé d’affaires of the British Embassy for Afghanistan, Robert Chatterton Dickson. Hafiz Zia Ahmad Takal, the

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 15, 2024 The U.S. Embassy for Afghanistan, operating from Qatar, has stated that injustice against women in Afghanistan is a threat to global justice. On Saturday, December 14, the embassy issued a statement on its X page, stating that the restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women threaten the

Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 15 Dec 2024 Rustamkhil also stated that 57 teams are actively working to raise public awareness about the dangers of mines. The Directorate of Mine Action Coordination says that since the beginning of 2024, 137 people have been killed and 330 others injured as a result of unexploded ordnance detonations. Nooruddin

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 14, 2024  Rina Amiri, the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan’s Women, spoke at a conference in Spain about the deteriorating situation for Afghan women. She emphasized that despite international efforts over the past three and a half years, the condition of Afghan women has only worsened. Amiri stated, “Please

 TOLOnews TV Network 15 Dec 2024 According to the UN, all 15 members of the Security Council voted in favor of extending the committee’s mission. The Islamic Emirate has condemned the extension of the UN Sanctions Committee’s monitoring mission, saying that sanctions on its officials are unjust and that continuing such sanctions will yield no

TOLOnews TV Network 15 Dec 2024 This comes as Tomas Niklasson’s mission as the EU Special Representative for Afghanistan has officially ended. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, said the role of the EU Special Representative for Afghanistan was not effective in normalizing relations between the Islamic Emirate and EU member states. Commenting

By Azam Ahmed Azam Ahmed, a former Kabul bureau chief, made several trips back to Afghanistan, searching for the untold stories of a war gone wrong. The New York Times Dec. 13, 2024 The Taliban commander wore sunglasses and a heavy wool coat, as if he might leave at any moment. Between us, on a

BY EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press  December 13, 2024 UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council said Friday it was deeply concerned about the recent decision by Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to ban women from medical education, which could leave millions of women and girls without health care in the future. The council criticized “the increasing erosion”

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 13, 2024 Nasseer Ahmad Faiq, Acting Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations, Urges Taliban to Respect the Wishes of the People and the International Community. Faiq, the Acting Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations, called on the Taliban to respect the demands of the Afghan

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 13, 2024 Kazakh Media Reports CSTO Meeting on Afghanistan’s Security and Political Situation Held in Moscow Kazakh media outlets recently reported that a meeting on the military-political situation in Afghanistan was held in Moscow by the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). According to the reports, the meeting was chaired

TOLOnews TV Network 13 Dec 2024 Japan’s representative noted that the implementation of such decisions would negatively impact Afghanistan’s social and healthcare systems. The head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the UN special envoy on Afghanistan Roza Otunbayeva stressed the importance of engaging with Afghanistan’s interim government during the 4th

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 13 Dec 2024 The US National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby, referring to the attack on the acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriation in Kabul, that the US had previously identified ISIS threats in Afghanistan. Kirby said that the United States has maintained and improved its remote counterterrorism capabilities even

BY  SAIFULLAH ZAHIR Associated Press December 12, 2024 GARDA SERAI, Afghanistan (AP) — Thousands of people attended the funeral on Thursday of a Taliban minister killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, the day before that was claimed by the Islamic State group. The funeral for Khalil Haqqani, the minister for refugees and

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 12, 2024 The ISIS-Khorasan branch has claimed responsibility for the attack on the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of the Taliban in Kabul. On the night of Wednesday, December 11, the group issued a statement on their Telegram channel, acknowledging their role in the attack on Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani, the

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 12 Dec 2024 Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, and several other countries have condemned this incident. The attack on the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation provoked diverse reactions from nations and global organizations. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, and several other countries have condemned this incident. Saudi Arabia,

TOLOnews 12 Dec 2024 Women’s rights activists consider the presence of female doctors, midwives, and nurses essential in society. As the ten-day deadline arrives for medical education institutes to implement a ban on female students, young women have urged the Islamic Emirate not to close medical education institutions to them. Muska, one of thousands of

TOLOnews TV Network 12 Dec 2024 In 2001, when the United States invaded Afghanistan, Khalil Rahman’s home in Kabul was targeted by an airstrike. Khalil Rahman Haqqani, the Islamic Emirate’s acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, was born in 1966 in the village of Kando in Gerda Serai district of Paktia province. At the age

By Azam Ahmed Photographs by Bryan Denton Azam Ahmed, a former Kabul bureau chief, made repeated trips to the Waygal Valley of Afghanistan, an area that was once off-limits.  The New York Times Dec. 13, 2024, Updated 9:33 a.m. ET The United States killed its own allies, sabotaging itself in a part of Afghanistan where it never

By Rick Noack and Haq Nawaz Khan The Washington Post December 11, 2024 Khalil Haqqani was the acting minister for refugees and a key member of the notorious Haqqani network. Senior Taliban minister Khalil Haqqani was killed in an attack Wednesday, the Taliban’s chief spokesman said, marking the highest-profile government casualty since the Taliban takeover

BY MUNIR AHMED Associated Press December 11, 2024 ISLAMABAD (AP) — A suicide bombing in the Afghan capital on Wednesday killed the Taliban refugee minister and two others, officials said, in the most brazen attack on a member of the Taliban inner circle since they returned to power three years ago. The explosion struck inside

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 11, 2024 Iran’s Military Commander Reports 50% Decrease in Afghanistan Border Crossings After Completing 35-Kilometer Wall. General Amir Gholam-Aliyan, the ground commander of Iran’s southeastern forces, announced that the completion of a 35-kilometer section of the border wall along Iran’s eastern border with Afghanistan has led to a 50%

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 11, 2024 Denis Manturov, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, announced that Russia and Uzbekistan are jointly working on the construction of the Afghanistan-Trans railway in the country. According to the Russian state news agency TASS, Manturov made this statement during the 25th session of the Intergovernmental Commission

TOLOnews TV Network 11 Dec 2024 The spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, stated that this step is a significant move in expanding relations between Russia and the Islamic Emirate. The Islamic Emirate has praised the decision of the Russian State Duma to approve the bill to remove the name of the Islamic Emirate from the

By TOLOnews TV Network 11Dec 2024 The Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce said that Afghanistan is considered one of the richest countries in terms of natural and mineral resources, particularly lithium. According to Nooruddin Azizi, the value of Afghanistan’s lithium mines is estimated at one trillion dollars. “A study conducted by the Americans themselves

TOLOnews TV Network 11 Dec 2024 The Islamic Emirate, in a statement, announced that Khalil Rahman Haqqani, the acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, was killed in today’s explosion. A deadly explosion occurred this afternoon (Wednesday) at the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation. The Islamic Emirate, in a statement, announced that Khalil Rahman Haqqani, the

Associated PressUpdated 10:04 AM EST, December 10, 2024 MOSCOW (AP) — The lower house of the Russian parliament gave initial approval Tuesday to a long-discussed bill that would set the stage for Moscow to remove the designation of the Taliban in Afghanistan as a terrorist group. Under the bill passed by the State Duma in the first

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 10, 2024 The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) for Afghanistan has reported that it has provided aid to 15.3 million people in Afghanistan over the past nine months. On Tuesday, December 10, OCHA published a message on its X page, stating that 23.7 million

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 10, 2024 Sources in the Taliban’s Ministry of Health told AFP that at least 35,000 female students have been deprived of their education due to the ban on women in medical institutions. These students were enrolled in 10 government institutes and over 150 private ones, according to the sources.

TOLOnews TV Network 10 Dec 2024 Lavrov noted that the UN’s blacklist is limited to a few officials of the Islamic Emirate. Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, stated at the 22nd Doha Forum that Afghanistan’s caretaker government “are not, as an organization, on the UN terrorist list. Several leaders of the Taliban are on the

Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 10 Dec 2024 Mujahid said that human rights are upheld in Afghanistan and urged global institutions to view the country through the lens of Afghan values and Islamic law. On December 10, International Human Rights Day, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) urged the Islamic Emirate to honor global

Hadia Ziaei Tolo, News 9 Dec 2024 Shaheen stated that the name of the Islamic Emirate was supposed to be removed from the blacklist three months after the agreement was signed. Suhail Shaheen, the head of the Political Office of the Islamic Emirate in Qatar, in remarks to TOLOnews, accused the United States of violating

Sabria Abdal Tolo News 9 Dec 2024 According to UNAMA, the aim of this research is to identify the number of vulnerable individuals and determine their needs in facing these crises. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has stated that it is conducting research on the impact of climate change and ways to

Ebadullah Ebadi, Journalist Tolo News 8 Dec 2024 He called for the release of these funds, arguing they could be used to develop Afghanistan’s infrastructure, agriculture, and alleviate poverty. Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov, in an interview with Turkish news outlet TRT Avaz, urged the leaders of European countries and the United States to acknowledge the

By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 5 Dec 2024 The star cricketers were responding to reports that the Taliban had forbidden females from receiving medical education and training. Afghanistan’s top cricket stars Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have urged the Taliban to reconsider their ban on women’s access to medical education and training, terming the

Ruchi Kumar and Zahra Joya for Rukhshana Media The Guardian Fri 6 Dec 2024 The Taliban’s ban on Afghan women attending nursing and midwife courses has been condemned as “an outrageous act of ignorance” by human rights organisations. The official decree detailing the ban has not been shared publicly, but several media reports confirmed that the order was announced at

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 6, 2024 The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) reports that Abdul Razzaq Seddiqi, the director of Radio Voice of Badghis, has been released from Taliban custody after a month in detention. On Friday, December 6, the Center issued a statement confirming that Seddiqi was freed after 34 days, following a

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 7, 2024 The Women’s Rights Network, amid growing concerns about the current situation in Afghanistan, announced that it will hold a meeting to highlight the issues faced by the women in Afghanistan. According to Daily Oxford, the meeting will take place on Saturday, December 7 at the University of

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 7, 2024   Abbas Ali Mohammadian, the head of Tehran’s police, has announced that around 700 to 800 illegal migrants are arrested and deported from Iran daily. According to the state news agency IRNA, on Friday, December 6, the Iranian official reported that 70,000 undocumented migrants have been expelled

Hayatullah Rahimi Web Editor Tolo News 7 Dec 2024 The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote that this decision was made in response to human rights violations in Afghanistan. The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it will limit its relations with Afghanistan and will not accept the new ambassador of the Islamic

By TOLOnews TV Network 8 Dec 2024 The forum also discussed the Ministry of Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice under the Islamic Emirate. The 22nd session of the Doha Forum commenced today (Saturday) in the Qatari capital with the participation of representatives from over 100 countries, including diplomats and high-ranking officials. Rosa Otunbayeva,

TOLOnews TV Network 8 Dec 2024 Regarding the issue of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, Munir Akram added that Pakistan will not expel those refugees who have entered the country legally. Karen Decker, the Charge d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Afghanistan, told TOLOnews on the sidelines of the Doha Forum that the United States has

Mohammad Farshad Daryosh TOLOnews’ Reporter 8 Dec 2024 Khalilzad also expressed hope that with the arrival of the new US government, relations between Kabul and Washington would improve. Zalmay Khalilzad, former US special representative for peace in Afghanistan, has urged the interim government officials to be ready for discussions with the new US administration. In

World Bank DECEMBER 4, 2024 WASHINGTON, December 4, 2024—The Afghan economy is showing signs of moderate growth, but still faces significant headwinds, including fiscal constraints, trade imbalances, and a limited capacity for public investment, according to the World Bank’s latest Afghanistan Development Update.Afghanistan’s economic recovery remains uncertain. Modest GDP growth of 2.7%, driven by private consumption,

BY  RIAZAT BUTT Associated Press December 3, 2024 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — In a town that has been through it all and is clawing its way back, a man named Omidullah is looking to hit paydirt. The Kabul real estate agent is selling a nine-bedroom, nine-bath, white-and-gold villa in the Afghan capital. On the roof’s

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 5, 2024 The World Bank, in its latest report titled “Renewing Development in Afghanistan,” has warned about the economic future of the country, highlighting that Afghanistan’s economic outlook is facing many challenges. The report, published on Wednesday, December 4, shows a modest 2.7% growth in Afghanistan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However,

TOLOnews TV Network 5 December 2024 Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, the Director General of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, has emphasized the importance of improving relations between Kabul and Islamabad and stated that Afghanistan should be treated as an independent country. Chaudhry added that Pakistan should not interfere in Afghanistan’s internal affairs, including the type

By TOLOnews TV Network 5 December 2024 The Ministry of Vice and Virtue also called on the media to respect Islamic values, national interests, and social ethics in their operations. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Vice and Virtue, Saif-ul-Islam Khyber, stated that Arezo Television was shut down to uphold Islamic values, prevent the misuse

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS December 4, 2024 The European Union on Wednesday condemned the Taliban for violating human rights and women’s access to education after media reports that the Taliban’s leader has ordered private and public institutions to stop providing medical courses for women and girls in Afghanistan. The Taliban have neither confirmed the order nor responded

TOLOnews TV Network 4 Dec 2024 The Ministry of Economy has also stated that ensuring transparency and oversight in aid distribution is one of its key programs. Some residents of Kabul city have complained about the process of aid distribution in the country, saying that the aid is being distributed unequally among those in need.

Mursaleen Muwahed Web Journalist 4 December 2024 This comes amid widespread reactions, both domestically and internationally, to the closing of medical institutes to girls. Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan, has said that the closing of medical institutes to girls is “deeply regrettable, especially at a time when women and mothers across the country

Haroon Nasir Tolo News 2 Dec 2024 According to Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, the confidence in the security of the country is so high that Afghanistan’s security is now cited as an example abroad. Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, the acting Minister of Interior, at a seminar in Ghazni, has referred to the positive interaction, good ethics, and

TOLOnews TV Network 2 Dec 2024 This will be the fourth Security Council meeting on Afghanistan in 2024. The United Nations Security Council has stated that the head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) will present a quarterly report on the situation in Afghanistan at a meeting of the Security Council scheduled for

UN News Global Perspective Human Stories 27 November 2024 A man gazing into the distance at a drug treatment centre in Kabul, Afghanistan. The latest report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reveals significant gaps in Afghanistan’s ability to address substance use disorders, highlighting urgent issues with access, resources, and infrastructure.

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 1, 2024 The World Food Program (WFP) has warned of a worsening food crisis in Afghanistan as the winter season approaches, stating that one-quarter of the population in the country is unable to afford enough food to sustain their lives. In a report released on Sunday, December 1st, the

By  Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press December 1, 2024   Kam Air, an Afghanistan’s airline, has announced that it will begin flights between Kabul and Doha starting on December 17. On Sunday, December 1st, the airline stated in a statement that it will launch a new weekly route between Kabul and Doha, with flights scheduled every

TOLOnews TV Network 1 Dec 2024 The committee intends to visit Afghanistan, Mozambique, New Zealand, Peru, Serbia, Burundi, France, and Mexico. The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture has announced plans to visit several countries, including Afghanistan, in 2025. The committee intends to visit Afghanistan, Mozambique, New Zealand, Peru, Serbia, Burundi, France, and Mexico. In

Yalda Amini* for Zan Times The Guardian Fri 29 Nov 2024 Draconian new laws allow mass incarceration of women and children forced to beg because of work ban Destitute Afghan women arrested for begging under draconian new Taliban laws have spoken of “brutal” rapes and beatings in detention. Over the past few months, many women said they

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 30, 2024 The International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed that it has received a case regarding human rights violations against women in Afghanistan, submitted by six countries. The six countries—Chile, Costa Rica, Spain, France, Luxembourg, and Mexico—referred the case to the ICC on November 29, 2024. This is in response

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 30, 2024 The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has spoken out against the restrictive measures imposed by the Taliban on women and girls in Afghanistan, stating that justice and equality for Afghanistan’s women and girls are non-negotiable. In a statement made on Friday, November 29,

By Rick Noack The Washington Post November 28, 2024 Afghans living abroad are flocking back to visit relatives for the first time since the Taliban takeover. Severe restrictions on women are not top of mind. KABUL — For the first time since the Taliban takeover three years ago, Afghans living outside the country have begun

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 29, 2024 Chile, Costa Rica, Spain, France, Luxembourg, and Mexico have referred the case of women’s rights violations in Afghanistan to the International Criminal Court (ICC). These six countries called on the ICC prosecutor on Thursday to investigate the ongoing and systematic violations of the rights of women and

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 29, 2024 An Iranian official stated that every year, 1.2 million undocumented migrants are deported from Iran. Nader Yarahmadi, head of the Center for Foreign Nationals and Immigrants in Iran, stated that each year, 1.2 million undocumented migrants are deported from the country. He warned undocumented migrants to leave

TOLOnews TV Network 29 Nov 2024 The question now is how effective China’s efforts will be in addressing Afghanistan’s current crisis. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has outlined details of the nine-day visit of its Special Representative for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong, in a statement. According to the statement, Yue Xiaoyong engaged in deep discussions about

TOLOnews TV Network 29 Nov 2024 He said that Russia has bilateral relations with Afghanistan’s interim government. Russian President Vladimir Putin has stressed building strong relations with Afghanistan. At the conclusion of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit, Putin stated that the stabilization of the situation in Afghanistan cannot be ignored. He said that

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 27, 2024 The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reports that opium production in Afghanistan is still 93% lower than in 2022, but it has increased by about 30% in 2024.     In its latest report, published on Wednesday, November 27, the UNODC notes that the

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 27, 2024 The Federation for Immigration Reform in the U.S. has reported a significant increase in the number of Afghan migrants crossing a key immigration passage at the Panama-Colombia border in their attempt to reach the U.S. According to the report, which was published on Tuesday, November 26, the

TOLOnews TV Network 26 Nov 2024 According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry, based on a decision by the ECO Secretariat, the Islamic Emirate has not been invited to participate in the meeting. The meeting of foreign ministers from member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is scheduled to take place on December 3-4 in Mashhad,

By Helene CooperThomas Gibbons-Neff and Eric Schmitt The New York Times Nov. 26, 2024 Lt. Gen. Christopher T. Donahue was recently selected to lead the U.S. Army’s Europe Command as the war in Ukraine heads into its fourth year. A Republican senator is blocking the promotion of Lt. Gen. Christopher T. Donahue, the commander of U.S. troops

By Reuters Nov 26, 2024 The Taliban-led foreign ministry said the arrest figure was “exaggerated” and that those arrested had committed a crime. The United Nations’ mission to Afghanistan said Tuesday that the ruling Taliban had arbitrarily detained journalists 256 times since their takeover three years ago and urged authorities there to protect the media. In a

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 26, 2024 The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has announced that the plan to strengthen the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan will be approved in the next two days. Azerbaijani media reported on Tuesday, November 26, that the CSTO is set to approve this plan on November 28. The

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 26, 2024 The Khaama Press podcast talks about climate change in Afghanistan and its effects. Najibullah Sadid, an expert in water management, discusses the problems caused by climate change in the country. In its latest report, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned about the “adverse”

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 26, 2024 Ahmad Masoumifar, the head of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs representative office, has warned that by the end of this year, 2.5 million undocumented Afghan migrants will be expelled from Iran. According to the state-run news agency IRNA, the reduction in the entry of illegal Afghan migrants

Mitra Majeedy Tolo News 26 Nov 2024 Yue explained that China’s efforts have contributed to a growing consensus among nations to engage with the Islamic Emirate. Yue Xiaoyong, China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, said that China is engaging in consultations with regional countries regarding the recognition of Afghanistan’s caretaker government. In an exclusive interview with