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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

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 26 Nov 2024 After three years into the re-establishment of the Islamic Emirate’s rule in the country, the media law and other related media regulations have yet to be ratified. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has released a report detailing the state of the media in the

Flora Drury BBC News 23 Nov 2024 Nila Ibrahimi beat 165 other nominees to be named this year’s International Children’s Peace Prize winner When Nila Ibrahimi set out to build a website telling the stories of Afghan girls, it wasn’t just to give them a voice. The 17-year-old Afghan refugee was also determined to remind

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 25, 2024 The Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) stated that a significant number of terrorist groups remain active in Afghanistan. Imangali Tasmagambetov described terrorist activities in Afghanistan as a serious problem and announced that a plan to strengthen the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border would be approved on November

TOLOnews TV Network 25 Nov 2024 Zabihullah Mujahid said that some countries are creating obstacles to the recognition of the Islamic Emirate. The Islamic Emirate stated that one year after the preparation of an independent assessment of Afghanistan’s situation by the UN, no progress has been made toward its implementation. Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the

Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 25 Nov 2024 Meanwhile, several United Nations officials have called for immediate action to end violence against women in Afghanistan on this occasion. Coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Islamic Emirate announced its commitment to ensuring women’s rights in Afghanistan. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson

TOLOnews TV Network 25 Nov 2024 The date for the fifth foreign ministers’ meeting of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries has not yet been announced. China has requested the Islamic Emirate to participate in the fifth meeting of foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries. Yue Xiaoyong, China’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, in a meeting with Amir Khan

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 23, 2024 Afghanistan has received its first direct shipment from China via rail, facilitated by trade efforts with China, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, marking a milestone in regional economic connectivity. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan announced that, as a result of efforts and visits by Nooruddin Azizi,

Martin Pengelly in Washington The Guardian Friday, 22 Nov 2024 The US general who was photographed as the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan is seeing a promotion blocked by a sole Republican senator, multiple outlets reported. The move comes amid Markwayne Mullin stalls promotion of Lt Gen Christopher Donahue, photographed as last US soldier to leaveseparate reports that

Sabria Abdal Tolo News 24 Nov 2024 The Russian official also stressed that it is still too early for Moscow to take an official stance on recognizing the Islamic Emirate. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told TASS news agency that Moscow does not intend to obstruct the process of removing the “Taliban” from Russia’s

TOLOnews TV Network 23 Nov 2024 Hamid Karzai condemned the attack as a terrorist and inhumane act, expressing condolences to the families of the victims. The shooting of worshippers in Nahrin District of Baghlan Province has elicited both domestic and international reactions. Former President Hamid Karzai condemned the attack as a terrorist and inhumane act,

TOLOnews TV Network 23 Nov 2024 Previously, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations reported that over 100,000 Afghan migrants had returned to the country in the past month. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) stated in a recent report that the return rate of Afghans to Afghanistan decreased by 3% in the past week compared

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 22, 2024 The Taliban’s police command in Baghlan has confirmed that at least 10 people were killed in an armed attack on the “Sayed Padshah Agha” shrine in Nahrin district of Baghlan province.     The statement mentioned that several suspects have been arrested, and investigations into the incident

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 22, 2024 The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights described the awards given to Julia Parsi, a women’s rights activist, and Nila Ebrahimi, an education activist, as inspiring. Richard Bennett called their efforts “strong and unwavering.” On Friday, November 22, Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights

Hayatullah Rahim Web Editor Tolo News 22 Nov 2024 In the same meeting, Matiul Haq Khalis, NEPA head, also requested technical and financial cooperation for Afghanistan. Matiul Haq Khalis, the head of the Islamic Emirate delegation at the COP 29 summit, held meetings on the sidelines with representatives from the United Nations Climate Technology Centre

TOLOnews TV Network 22 Nov 2024 Local sources reported the number of deaths as eleven, but Baghlan’s security command said in a statement that the number is ten. Eleven people were killed in a nighttime shooting by unidentified individuals in the Nahrin district of Baghlan province. According to reports, these individuals were killed while performing

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 21, 2024 Nader YarAhmadi, head of the Center for Foreign Nationals and Immigrants Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Interior, stated that over 4,000 Afghan nationals with valid passports and visas enter Iran daily. He noted that more than 500,000 visas are issued annually to Afghans.     According to YarAhmadi,

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 20, 2024 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for greater attention to the plight of children in Afghanistan on the occasion of World Children’s Day, celebrated on November 20. In a message shared on the social media platform X, UNICEF highlighted that “children pay the highest price

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 20, 2024 Mohammad Abbas Khan, Pakistan’s High Commissioner for Refugees, has called for an international conference to increase the acceptance of Afghan refugees living in Pakistan by Western countries. According to a report by the Dawn newspaper, Pakistan’s High Commissioner for Refugees emphasized that Western countries should expedite the process of

Amber Sandhu & Kulsum Hafeji BBC Newsbeat 17 Nov 2024 Malala Yousafzai has campaigned for women’s rights since she was shot by a Taliban gunman in 2012 A bullet failed to silence her, now Malala Yousafzai is lending her voice to the women of Afghanistan. In just a few years since the Taliban retook control

By Mark Townsend, Jessica Purkiss and Fahim Abed The Guardian Mon 18 Nov 2024  When the Taliban began a sweeping redevelopment drive in Kabul soon after returning to power three years ago, they claimed there was a need to modernise Afghanistan’s historic capital. A new investigation, however, reveals that the Taliban’s regeneration programme has left

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 19, 2024 Pakistani media reported that Islamabad shared “compelling evidence” with China’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Yu Xiaoyong, regarding the presence of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other groups operating from Afghan territory. According to The Express Tribune, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented this evidence during Yu Xiaoyong’s visit

TOLOnews TV Network 19 Nov 2024 Prior to Yue Xiaoyong’s visit, Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, also visited Pakistan and held talks on Afghanistan. Yue Xiaoyong, China’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, met with senior Pakistani officials to discuss relations with Afghanistan and the role of neighboring countries in fostering peace and stability. The

 Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 19 Nov 2024 Salvador pointed out that decades of continuous challenges have left Afghanistan’s healthcare system fragile, requiring a structural approach to address its issues. Edwin Ceniza Salvador, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Representative in Afghanistan, revealed in an exclusive interview with TOLOnews that 33% of Afghanistan’s population still lacks access

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty By RFE/RL’s Tajik Service November 18, 2024, 10:59 GMT Tajik troops in the volatile Shamsiddin Shohin district bordering Afghanistan (file photo) One Chinese national was killed and five others, four of them Chinese, were injured in a cross-border attack in Tajikistan’s Zarbuzi Gorge, two sources close to a Tajik investigation told RFE/RL’s Tajik Service

TOLOnews TV Network 16 Nov 2024 Previously, the presidents of Türkiye and Uzbekistan have pledged support for Afghanistan during the 11th Summit of the Turkic States in Bishkek. The President of Türkiye and the Emir of Qatar, in a joint statement, emphasized the formation of an inclusive government and the importance of respecting citizens’ rights

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 15, 2024 The spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry urged the Taliban on Thursday to take immediate and effective action against Pakistani militants based in Afghanistan, deeming any support for them unacceptable. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch warned the Afghan Taliban not to “test the patience of the Pakistani people.” In a

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 15, 2024 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was summoned to a parliamentary inquiry committee on Thursday to address questions about the military evacuation from Afghanistan in 2021. The committee is investigating the withdrawal of German forces and the country’s response to the Taliban’s takeover of  Kabul. As a witness, Chancellor

TOLOnews TV Network 15 Nov 2024 It also reads that the Islamic Emirate leadership prefers de facto engagement and displays of diplomatic respect to de jure legitimacy.  A Foreign Policy opinion piece by Jens Vesterlund Mathiesen, Adam Weinstein, and Galina Mikkelsen says that the new US administration led by President-elect Donald Trump and the West

By TOLOnews TV Network 15 Nov 2024 The Islamic Emirate has not yet commented on the matter. Vedant Patel, Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, has once again stated that recognition of Afghanistan’s interim government is contingent upon women’s participation in society. In a press briefing, Patel said that as long as the

By Ayaz Gul VOA News November 14, 2024  ISLAMABAD — The World Health Organization has labeled a forced repatriation of Afghan nationals from Pakistan as a “major setback” for polio eradication efforts, contributing to the regional resurgence of the paralytic disease. Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan are the only two polio-endemic nations, reporting 49 and 23 cases

The Guardian Thu 14 Nov 2024 The journalist Mélissa Cornet and the photographer Kiana Hayeri met more than 100 Afghan girls and women in seven provinces, and found resistance and defiance but also despair Earlier this year, I spent 10 weeks travelling with the photographer Kiana Hayeri across seven provinces of Afghanistan, speaking to more than 100

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 14 Nov 2024 Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai further mentioned that the Islamic Emirate favors positive relations with all countries, including the United States. Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, stated at a gathering at the University of Florida that the Doha Agreement is the only official

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 12, 2024 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has reported that Afghanistan’s annual  carpet production has surged to an unprecedented level, reaching an estimated value of around $330 million per year. On Monday, November 11, USAID posted on its X page, emphasizing its continued support for Afghanistan’s carpet industry.

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 13, 2024 Askar Jalalian, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Justice for International Affairs and Human Rights, announced that within the next two months, 1,000 Afghan prisoners will be transferred to Afghanistan. He also expressed intentions to visit Kabul to discuss the transfer of these prisoners and the repatriation of Iranian

Sabria Abdal Tolo News 13 Nov 2024 According to this report, despite minor improvements, 11.6 million people in Afghanistan still face crisis-level food insecurity or worse. The World Food Program (WFP) has reported a slight improvement in food security in Afghanistan; however, food needs remain very high in the country. According to this report, despite

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 13 Nov 2024 This conference was organized by the Central Bank of Afghanistan. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, stated on Wednesday at the National Conference on Microfinance Opportunities and Challenges in Kabul that reducing poverty and unemployment, as well as creating job opportunities for

TOLOnews TV Network 13 Nov 2024 Isabelle Moussard Carlsen reported that only 32% of OCHA’s total requested budget has been met from the beginning of the year until November. Isabelle Moussard Carlsen, head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan told TOLOnews in an exclusive interview that OCHA

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 12, 2024 The U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) announced that the United States has spent over $14 billion in the past three years on relocating and resettling Afghans in the U.S. The Washington Times reported on Sunday, November 10, that this $14 billion was allocated to evacuation flights

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 12, 2024 The Mine Clearance Organization recently announced that over 65 square kilometers of land in Afghanistan is contaminated with improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The organization has called on the global community to increase political and financial support for clearing these devices from Afghanistan’s lands. According to the Mine

Lailuma Qadiri Tolo News 12 Nov 2024 Under this program, health, education, and cash assistance for heating homes in winter will be provided to 18,000 families. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced the formation of a task force to assess drought conditions in Afghanistan. During a meeting with

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 12 Nov 2024 Shaheen emphasized that the interim government is ready for positive engagement with all countries, including the United States. The head of the Islamic Emirate’s political office in Qatar, Suhail Shaheen, told a Japanese media outlet that Afghanistan’s interim government is hopeful for strengthened ties between Kabul and

By Manuel Roig-Franzia The Washington Post November 11, 2024  The Radio Television Digital News Association decision to pull back the award follows a Washington Post report on warnings the filmmakers of “Retrograde” received about endangering Afghans. A scene in Afghanistan from the 2022 documentary “Retrograde.” (National Geographic Documentary Films/Everett Collection) The Radio Television Digital News Association

Annegret Mathari SWI/SwissInfo.ch November 9, 2024 The Taliban regime is not recognised internationally. This makes it difficult for UN bodies to deal with this de facto government. Non-governmental organisations criticise the UN for making concessions to the Taliban at the expense of women. In an email ahead of our scheduled interview, Nazifa Jalali said she

BY  SIBI ARASU Associated Press November 11, 2024 BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — For the first time since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Afghanistan on Monday sent a delegation to the United Nations climate talks in a bid to garner help in dealing with global warming. Matuil Haq Khalis, who’s head of the country’s

Haroon Nasir Tolo News 11 Nov 2024 He also asserted that the caretaker government has no issues with any country and supports peace and stability. Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, has requested that the United Nations grant Afghanistan’s seat to the caretaker government.  In a meeting in Kabul, he discussed

Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 10 Nov 2024 The question now is how beneficial Afghanistan’s participation in this summit could be in attracting aid to combat climate change. A delegation from the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), headed by the agency’s general director, has departed for Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.  The president of the Afghan

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 9, 2024 The World Food Program (WFP) reports that earning opportunities for women in Afghanistan have become increasingly difficult over time. Due to the restrictions imposed by the Taliban, women have been banned from many jobs and barred from working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or receiving education beyond the

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 9 Nov 2024 At the same time, some Afghan refugees in Pakistan have criticized the worsening situation for Afghan citizens. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that over 761,200 Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan in the past year. Of these, more than 36,000 individuals were forcibly

TOLOnews TV Network 9Nov 2024 The report attributes the uncertain future of Afghanistan to the interim government’s reluctance to adopt international human rights standards. The US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has addressed issues such as governance, the Ministry of Vice and Virtue’s laws, international relations, and security in Afghanistan in its quarterly

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 8, 2024 Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, stated that an Indian representative recently visited Kabul to discuss the use of Chabahar Port to strengthen economic ties and provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. During a press conference in Delhi on Thursday, Jaiswal shared details of the

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 8, 2024 The Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) warned that the risk of terrorism spreading in Central Asia remains persistent. Imangali Tasmagambetov emphasized that the CSTO continues to monitor the challenges and threats emanating from Afghanistan. On Thursday, November 7, Russia’s state news agency TASS reported

TOLOnews TV Network 8 Nov 2024 According to Ahmadullah Wasiq, those returning to the country face no threats and are also issued security cards. The commission for contact with former political figures and leaders has told TOLOnews that since its establishment, over a thousand people have returned to the country. Ahmadullah Wasiq, the spokesperson for

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 7 Nov 2024 The Indian delegation also discussed the expansion of India’s humanitarian cooperation with Afghanistan in its meeting with the acting Minister of Defense. J.P. Singh, India’s joint secretary of the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran division of the external affairs ministry, in separate meetings with Afghanistan’s acting foreign and defense ministers, stressed

TOLOnews TV Network 8 Nov 2024 Meanwhile, cultural experts have remarked that the global community must support nations lacking the resources to restore their historical sites. The Japanese Ambassador, in a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Culture and Arts at the Ministry of Information and Culture, announced that Japan will soon host an international

Al Jazeera Published On 6 Nov 2024 Poppy planting remains far below pre-ban levels, United Nations reports, despite rise of 19 percent year on year. Afghanistan’s opium poppy cultivation grew in 2024 despite a Taliban-imposed ban, according to a United Nations report. Cultivation increased by an estimated 19 percent this year, the report published on

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 6, 2024 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has identified Afghanistan as one of the most challenging countries for mothers, noting that every two hours, a mother dies due to preventable pregnancy and childbirth complications. On Monday, November 4, UNFPA released a report expressing deep concern over the rising

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 6, 2024 Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, highlighted the importance of protecting journalists worldwide in a post on his social media platform X on Saturday. “Today, the United States reaffirms its commitment to ending impunity for crimes against journalists. We call on all governments to

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 6, 2024 Despite a formal ban on poppy cultivation in Afghanistan, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported a 19% increase in cultivation in 2024 compared to the previous year. The Taliban has reportedly struggled to enforce the ban effectively. The report reveals that in 2023,

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 7, 2024 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced that 25% of the refugees who have arrived in Greece by sea are Afghan citizens. In a report published on Wednesday, November 6, UNHCR stated that a total of 28,352 refugees reached Greece by sea in 2024. According

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 7 Nov 2024 Momeni added that closing the border with Afghanistan is part of an effort aimed at preventing illegal entry and drug trafficking. Iran’s Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, claimed that the production of methamphetamine in Afghanistan has increased significantly, which he considers a threat to Iran, the region, and

Beheshta Arab Tolo News 05 NOVEMBER 2024 At the same time, some residents of Kabul say they are in greater need of humanitarian assistance as winter approaches. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has reported that Afghanistan has received $6.7 billion in humanitarian aid over the past three

Sial Yousofi Correspondent Tolo News 4 Nov 2024 The spokesperson made these remarks in response to a report from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, Sharafat Zaman Amar Khil, says that Afghanistan’s health system has largely become self-sufficient. Speaking to TOLOnews, Mr.

TOLOnews TV Network 1 Nov 2024 Mawlawi Abdul Kabir stated that activities in the field of combating narcotics and alcohol are being conducted in a coordinated and purposeful manner.  The Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs has announced the completion of a draft procedure for the High Commission on the Fight Against Narcotics. Mawlawi Abdul

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 1, 2024 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that the United States and its allies are attempting to interfere in the fragile situation in Afghanistan. According to Russia’s TASS news agency, Lavrov made these remarks on Thursday, October 31, at the second international “Minsk” conference on Eurasian security.

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press November 1, 2024 The United Nations Human Rights rapporteur urges countries that committed to supporting Afghanistan but then abandoned it “hastily” not to forget Afghanistan. Richard Bennett emphasized that the international community should adopt a unified strategy and action plan regarding Afghanistan. In a recent interview with UN Radio in

Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 1 Nov 2024 The OIC representative discussed constructive dialogue with Afghanistan’s interim authorities. The Special Representative of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for Afghanistan, in a meeting with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, emphasized continued cooperation between both sides for the stability and progress of Afghanistan. In separate meetings with other officials

TOLOnews TV Network 1 Nov 2024 Zabihullah Mujahid said that such reports are based not on information from within Afghanistan, but rather on external propaganda sources. The Islamic Emirate has rejected the report from the United Nations Women’s division, calling it disconnected from reality. Mujahid said: “Our response to this report is that, unfortunately, this

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 31, 2024 Former President Hamid Karzai met with Roza Otunbayeva, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Afghanistan and head of UNAMA, to stress the urgent need for reopening schools and universities for girls in Afghanistan. Karzai shared details of the meeting on Thursday, expressing gratitude to the United Nations

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 31, 2024 The head of UNICEF, Catherine Russell, has warned that Afghan girls deprived of education and their rights face limited prospects beyond early marriage.     In a message shared on Wednesday on the social media platform X, Russell wrote that the voices of Afghan women are being

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 31 Oct 2024 A section of the report also highlights anti-security incidents in the country.  The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has published its quarterly report on the situation in Afghanistan, covering incidents from July to September.  This report addresses various topics, including the law of the Vice

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 30 Oct 2024 Shakib added that trilateral cooperation among Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China connects regional countries and strengthens regional trade. Sardar Ahmad Shakib, the Islamic Emirate’s Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad, stated in a meeting at the Institute of Regional Studies in Islamabad that the Islamic Emirate does not permit any

Bibi Amina Hakimi TOLOnews’ Reporter 30 Oct 2024 Hanif stated that the necessary facilities have been provided to aid organizations to continue their activities.  The Ministry of Economy organized a consultative meeting aimed at strengthening effectiveness and transparency in the operations of NGOs, with representatives from the United Nations and the European Union in attendance.

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 30 Oct 2024 B‌oth parties stressed the importance of utilizing the positive outcomes from the third Doha meeting and applying these results in the upcoming fourth meeting. Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, met with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo,

Joris FIORITI Agence France-Presse/AFP Mon, October 28, 2024  Posing in a pink hijab in front of a window, 14-year-old Muska will soon be married “in exchange for a well and some solar panels”, explains the caption on her photograph. There are dozens of images of Afghan women and girls like Muska at the Paris exhibition

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 29, 2024 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Kabul’s groundwater could be depleted if no action is taken. UNICEF stated on Tuesday, October 29, on the social media platform X that Kabul’s groundwater might run out by 2030 due to rapid urbanization and climate change. UNICEF

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 29, 2024 Ahmad Reza Radan, the General Commander of Iran’s security forces, announced that 850,000 undocumented Afghan migrants have been deported from the country. On Tuesday, October 29, Tasnim News Agency reported, quoting the Iranian official, that foreign nationals without proper documentation are not allowed to work or reside

TOLOnews TV Network 29 Oct 2024 They called on the UNAMA office to act regarding the payment of retirees’ pensions. Several retirees once again held a protest gathering in front of the United Nations office in Kabul, protesting the non-payment of their pensions. They called on the UNAMA office to act regarding the payment of

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 27, 2024 Former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for the 2024 election, criticized what he described as the mishandling of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, stating that the Bagram Air Base should not have been abandoned. In his latest interview, Trump called the U.S. exit from Afghanistan

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 28, 2024 The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has emphasized the importance of Afghanistan in ensuring security, peace, and stability in the region, stating that a terrorism-free Afghanistan would benefit all parties involved. Zhang Ming, the Secretary-General of the organization, stated in an interview on Monday, October 28 that peace

TOLOnews 28 Oct 2024 The head of Bamyan’s Department of Information and Culture has pledged efforts toward the restoration and preservation of the province’s historical sites. Several Bamyan residents expressed concern over the damage to some historical remnants in the province, noting that with the approach of winter and increased rainfall, these sites are at

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 26, 2024 Ehsan Haidari, Director-General of Foreign Nationals and Immigrants Affairs at Tehran’s provincial government, announced the commencement of the eighth campaign to regulate and deport Afghan migrants. He stated that the deportation of undocumented migrants in Tehran during the first half of this year has increased 4.5 times

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama News October 26, 2024 A group of retirees blocked the street leading to the Ministry of Finance in  Kabul on Saturday, protesting the non-payment of their three-year pensions by the Taliban. The Taliban leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has dissolved the pension system in Afghanistan and halted payments to retirees. According to the report, that during

By Zia ur-Rehman Reporting from Parachinar, Pakistan The New York Times Oct. 25, 2024 In Kurram, near the Afghan border, Pakistan has been helpless to stop the latest outbreaks of a sectarian conflict that goes back decades. The deafening roar of rocket launchers and mortar explosions shattered the tranquillity of Kurram, a Pakistani district of

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 25, 2024 The Chinese ambassador in Kabul announced that China will grant the Taliban duty-free access to its markets, particularly in construction and energy sectors. Zhao Xing stated on X that China would provide zero tariffs to Afghanistan, replacing the current 100 percent tariff lines. This move marks an effort by

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 25 Oct 2024 The organization includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Ethiopia. The presidents of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan highlighted the importance of bringing Afghanistan out of global isolation, during the BRICS summit.  Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev stated that Afghanistan’s current situation should

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 25 Oct 2024 The United Nations was founded on October 24, 1945, and now has 193 member countries. Roza Otunbayeva, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, emphasized during an event in Kabul marking the 79th anniversary of the United Nations that the UN is committed to supporting the people

TOLOnews TV Network 25 Oct 2024 Earlier, BRICS leaders also issued a resolution calling for the lifting of restrictions on women’s education in Afghanistan. Amina J. Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, stated that support for the rights of Afghan women must be expanded.  Speaking at the UN Security Council meeting, she noted

By Christina Goldbaum Christina Goldbaum has reported from Afghanistan for more than three years, arriving in Kabul just before the Taliban seized power in 2021. The New York Times Oct. 24, 2024 For three years, there was one powerful, elusive figure I wanted to speak with in Afghanistan: Sirajuddin Haqqani. During the U.S.-led war there, he

By Christina Goldbaum Reporting from Kabul, Afghanistan The New York Times Oct. 24, 2024 A photograph released by the United Arab Emirates Presidential Court showing President Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, right, meeting with a delegation from Afghanistan’s Taliban administration, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, in Abu Dhabi in June.Credit…United Arab Emirates Presidential Court For most of the

By Christina Goldbaum The New York Times 24 Oct 2024 Sirajuddin Haqqani has tried to remake himself from blood-soaked jihadist to pragmatic Taliban statesman. Western diplomats are shocked — and enticed. Christina Goldbaum interviewed Sirajuddin Haqqani and spoke with more than 70 experts, diplomats, Afghan officials, Taliban soldiers and others, and reviewed hundreds of pages

Associated Press October 24, 2024 ISLAMABAD (AP) — An Afghan province has banned all media from showing images of living things to ensure compliance with the Taliban’s morality laws. Thursday’s decision was announced by Information Ministry officials in Helmand, the latest province to crack down on broadcasting and photography of humans and animals. In August,

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 24, 2024 Khalilah Ali, the wife of Muhammad Ali, the legendary world boxer, will arrive in Afghanistan today to build a stadium. The General Directorate of Physical Education and Sports confirmed in a statement that Khalilah Ali, the wife of Muhammad Ali, the world boxing champion, will arrive in

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 24, 2024 The leaders of China, Russia, and other BRICS member countries urged the Taliban on Wednesday to lift the ban on education for girls and women in Afghanistan. In the declaration of the 16th BRICS Summit, the leaders stressed the importance of securing the fundamental rights of Afghan

Najibullah Lalzoy Manager, Online Tolo News 24 Oct 2024 Speaking in a special interview with the New York Times, Sirajuddin Haqqani said that they have closed the chapter of violence and war. Acting Minister of Interior Sirajuddin Haqqani in an interview said that twenty years of fighting has led to victory, and a new chapter has

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama News October 23, 2024 Mohammad Pir Hayati, the Deputy Head of Security and Places in Lorestan, Iran, stated that since the beginning of the current year, 1,800 Afghan refugees have been arrested in this city. According to IRIB News Agency on Tuesday, October 22, this Iranian official noted that the number

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 23, 2024 Following an explosion in the densely populated Cinema Pamir area in central Kabul, 11 people, including children and women, were injured and transferred to the Emergency Hospital. The incident, which occurred around 2:00 PM on Wednesday, was caused by a bomb planted among street vendors and resulted

Haroon Nasir Tolo News 23 Oct 2024 Fitrat said that the deputy prime minister for political affairs stressed the significance of UNAMA’s mission in the country. Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the deputy prime minister for political affairs, has urged Roza Otunbayeva that UNAMA should adopt a responsible approach regarding some of the issues in Afghanistan. According

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 23 Oct 2024 In this meeting in Kabul, McPhillips highlighted the important role that journalists and media play in informing the public. Patricia McPhillips, UNESCO’s Director in Afghanistan, stated during a United Nations and media meeting held to mark United Nations Day in Afghanistan that UNESCO supports the right to

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 23 Oct 2024 Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, stated that the interim government seeks good relations with all countries, including Iran. The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, in a meeting with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, stressed the need

Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 23 Oct 2024 Meanwhile, Qatar’s special representative met with members of the German parliament to discuss strengthening peace and stability in Afghanistan. Qatar and Italy, in a joint statement, announced the continuation of their cooperation in the Doha process and emphasized the importance of bilateral strategic talks regarding Afghanistan. Part of

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 22, 2024 The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) states that currently, 3.2 million children under the age of five and 840,000 pregnant and lactating women in Afghanistan are suffering from severe malnutrition. In a report published on Monday, October 21, the federation expressed concern

By TOLOnews TV Network 22 Oct 2024 Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, characterized the relationship between Afghanistan and Iran as trustworthy. Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed journalists, affirming that Iran’s policy toward Afghanistan is clear and remains consistent, regardless of any changes in leadership. He further explained that

TOLOnews TV Network22 Oct 2024 Saif-ul-Islam Khyber highlighted that Hanafi reiterated during the meeting that no one is allowed to violate the rights of women in the country. The acting Minister of the Ministry of Vice and Virtue, Mohammad Khalid Hanafi, stated during a meeting in Laghman province that the Islamic Emirate is fully committed

Beheshta Arab Tolo News 22 Oct 2024 The lack of immediate intervention in this crisis will lead to a worrying increase in deaths, especially among children under the age of five. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in a joint report, announced that 3.2 million children under five years and 840,000

By — Malcolm Brabant PBS Newshour October 18, 2024 Transcript: Nineteen talented Afghan women, whose university education was cut short by the Taliban, now have a chance to fulfill their dreams in Scotland. They’re all aiming to be doctors and have been given places at Scottish medical schools through a program created in memory of a

Haroon Nasir Tolo News 19 Oct 2024 The spokesperson added that they [the Islamic Emirate] are working to better ensure the remaining rights of the country’s citizens. Saif-ul-Islam Khyber, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Vice and Virtue, told TOLOnews that since the return of the Islamic Emirate to power, 80% of women’s rights in

The Washington Post By Associated Press October 17, 2024 at 7:02 a.m. EDT ISLAMABAD — The Taliban said Thursday they are investigating reports of Afghan casualties on the Iran border. It’s their first acknowledgement of the alleged killing and wounding of Afghan nationals by Iranian security forces in an attack Sunday. They previously described the

By Charlotte Greenfield and Mohammad Yunus Yawar Reuters October 17, 2024 HERAT, Afghanistan, Oct 17 (Reuters) – The United Nations’ mission in Afghanistan called on Thursday for an investigation into reports that a large group of Afghan migrants had been shot and killed on the Afghanistan-Iran border. Afghan media outlets including Tolo News, citing witnesses, said more

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 17 Oct 2024 The deputy prime minister for political affairs also criticized the 20-year presence of the US in the country. Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the deputy prime minister for political affairs, said in a program today (Thursday) that in the past, resolutions were passed against the Islamic Emirate in the

Nazir Shenwari Tolo News 16 Oct 2024 Sharif added that Pakistan wants a stable, peaceful, and prosperous Afghanistan and that Afghanistan’s territory should not be used against other countries. Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has called on the international community to encourage the caretaker government in Afghanistan to establish a politically inclusive government

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 16, 2024 The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) announced that the National Television broadcasting under Taliban control in Takhar has been halted. During a meeting with journalists and local media officials, officials from the Department of Promotion of Virtue in Takhar banned photography and the broadcast of images. The Afghanistan

nazar shinwar Tolo News 16 Oct 2024 Mujahid said on X that after the matter is clarified, the necessary decision will be made regarding it. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, reacted to the shooting of Afghan migrants, stating that the interim government is investigating the incident. Mujahid said on X that after

Naseer Ahmad Salehi Tolo News 16 Oct 2024 These migrants, who were attempting to enter Iran illegally, encountered an ambush, and it is said that they were attacked with both light and heavy weapons. According to reports, dozens of Afghan citizens have been killed in a shooting at Kalagan, the center of Saravan in Sistan

Habib Rahman Qooyash Tolo News 15 Oct 2024 Some of this year’s flood victims also say that no organization has yet provided them with any assistance. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, has called for greater international support for Afghanistan. According to a statement by

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 15 Oct 2024 Qomi referred to the mistreatment of Afghan migrants as propaganda from opposing factions and emphasized that Tehran is committed to all the rights of migrants. The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation has announced that during a meeting between the acting Minister and the Iranian Ambassador and Special

TOLOnews TV Network 15 Oct 2024 Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, emphasized that no agreement contrary to Islamic principles was made in the Doha Agreement, dismissing claims of secret deals with the United States as baseless. Speaking at a gathering in Kapisa, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir further highlighted the growing international

Anna Lamche BBC News Jonathan Beale Defence correspondent BBC News 14 October 2024 Afghan special forces units known as the ‘Triples’ worked closely with the SAS in Afghanistan The government says it is allowing some “eligible” Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside the British military to resettle in the UK, after they were previously

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 14, 2024 Iran’s chief of police, Ahmadreza Radan, announced that the country’s police are determined to deport two million “illegal” Afghan migrants by the end of this year. Radan made the statement on Sunday, October 13, during a ceremony in Mashhad, stating that arrests of “illegal” Afghan migrants in

Tory Shepherd The Guardian Sat 12 October 2024 Some managed to evacuate. Many left behind, including the family of Afghan Australians, live in fear of ‘beatings’ or of simply ‘disappearing’ Afghan Australian Sara* is sobbing as she speaks via video call from Iran, a bandage on her nose that she explains was caused by flying missile

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 13, 2024 French police secure the area after a man with a knife wounded several people at the Gare du Nord train station in Paris, France, January 11, 2023. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier AFP, citing a source close to the case, reported that a young Afghan man was arrested in the

TOLOnews TV Network 13 Oct 2024 Stanekzai also emphasized that Afghans do not accept foreign governance and have always given a strong response to the enemies of the country. Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, the Deputy Political Minister of Foreign Affairs, stressed that national unity is a fundamental need for the country. In a meeting in

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 11, 2024 Amnesty International has stated that the United Nations Human Rights Council’s resolution on Afghanistan has failed to provide an adequate response to the escalating human rights crisis in the country. The organization asserts that the Taliban continues to suppress the rights of the Afghan people. In a

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 11, 2024   Karin Decker, the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan, stated that Afghanistan’s future is bleak without the participation of girls. She emphasized that Afghan girls deserve learning, growth, work, and advancement opportunities. On Friday, October 11, Decker wrote on the social media platform X

By Joanna Plucinska and Mohammad Yunus Yawar Reuters October 9, 2024 UL, Oct 8 (Reuters) – Airlines have diverted more flights over Afghanistan over the past week to avoid Iranian airspace, data shows, adding to journey times and fuel costs in the latest disruption for routes between Asia and Europe as tensions in the Middle East escalate. Flights over

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 11, 2024 U.S. Special Envoy for Afghanistan’s Women, Girls, and Human Rights, Rina Amiri, said on Friday that Afghans, especially women and girls, are facing a devastating mental health crisis due to the Taliban’s extremist policies. “As we commemorate World Mental Health Day, I want to draw attention to

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 11, 2024 On International Day of the Girl, Hamid Karzai stated that girls, like boys, play a vital role in the advancement of society, and their exclusion from social life and education causes irreparable harm. He urged the Taliban to reopen schools and universities for girls. Karzai emphasized on

TOLOnews TV Network 11 Oct 2024 Meanwhile, some migrant rights activists say that the host government must treat Afghan migrants better. Hossein Sharafati, Director General of Foreign Nationals and Migrants of Khorasan Razavi, Iran, says that over 270,000 illegal Afghan migrants have been deported from Iran in the past six months. In an interview with

Mohammad Bashir Soltani Tolo News 11 Oct 2024 Meanwhile, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Tajikistan sees peaceful talks aimed at forming an inclusive government in Afghanistan as beneficial for the country. Grigory Karasin, the head of the International Affairs Committee of the Russian Federation Council, called the continuation of talks with Afghanistan’s interim government important.

Zoie O’Brien & Shivani Chaudhari BBC News, Suffolk 9 Oct 2024 Feriba Almas had to flee Afghanistan because she was receiving death threats from the Taliban An Afghan police officer who fled to the UK after she received death threats from the Taliban said that attending a community group had helped her connect with other

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press 10 October 2024 The Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has announced that the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) will soon begin the restoration of the monastery of Mawlana Jalaluddin Balkhi-Rumi’s father. The ministry also shared that Akın Erdoğan, the head of TIKA, has promised support in equipping the National Archives,

By Fidel  Rahmati Khaama Press  October 10, 2024 The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) announced that the Taliban’s prison administration has committed to opening prison doors for UNAMA observers. Rosa Otunbayeva, head of UNAMA, welcomed this “sustained commitment” for access to Afghanistan prisons. In a statement released on Thursday, October 10, Otunbayeva expressed

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 10, 2024 The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan has signed a contract with a Uzbek company to explore and extract natural gas in the Totimaidan gas field in northern Afghanistan. This ten-year contract, valued at approximately $1 billion, was signed by Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic

Hadia Ziaei Tolo News 10 Oct 2024 The two parties also discussed economic progress during the meeting. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate has announced that Abdul Ghaffar Bahr, the Islamic Emirate’s ambassador to Uzbekistan, has presented his credentials to Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister. According to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign

By Homa Wahaj Voice of America October 08, 2024 6:49 PM WASHINGTON — The number of madrassas, or religious schools, has increased fourfold under the Taliban in Afghanistan as experts worry that the rise could fuel extremism in the country and limit opportunities for younger Afghans, particularly girls. “In the past year, at least 1 million

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 9, 2024 Sabrina Singh, the Deputy Press Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense or Pentagon, stated that the United States takes the threat of al-Qaeda in the region and Afghanistan seriously. In a recent press briefing, she responded to a question about the resurgence of al-Qaeda activity in

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 9, 2024 The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated on Wednesday, October 9, the urgent need for approximately $603.5 million to support critical winter preparedness activities in Afghanistan. These funds will address essential needs such as shelter upgrades, warm clothing, and supply pre-positioning to

Nazer Shinwari Tolo News 9 Oct 2024 Fitrat said that Daesh (ISIS) has been suppressed in the country, and the Islamic Emirate will not allow anyone to use Afghan soil against other countries. Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, in response to recent statements from the US Departments of Defense and State,

BY  RIAZAT BUTT AND OMID HAQJOO Associated Press October 6, 2024 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — People had just seconds to flee their homes when the terrifying sound of earth cracking open reverberated across western Afghanistan’s Herat province. Nobody knows for sure how many people died in a 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Oct. 7, 2023, or in the strong

By Fidel Rahmati Khaama Press October 8, 2024 The World Food Program (WFP) has announced that, due to a lack of funding, it can only provide emergency food aid to 1 million of Afghanistan’s 12 million hungry people. The organization stated that it needs $617 million to maintain all its food programs through the end