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An elderly Afghan worker at the Islam Qala border between Iran and Afghanistan holds up a work permit he received in Iran. He explains to reporters that Iranian authorities forcibly deported him, leaving his wages for several months unpaid by his employer.

Afghan Workers in Iran Face Wage Delays and Exploitation

Afghan workers in Iran have raised concerns over delayed wages and workplace…

Daud Sarwar By Daud Sarwar
A young Afghan boy in traditional attire strains under the weight of a large sack filled with straw or dried grass. The dry, barren landscape and his intent gaze convey the physical burden and challenging environment.

More Afghan Children Forced into Labor as Economic Crisis Deepens

Kabul: On a frigid morning in Kabul’s Pashtunistan Square, eight-year-old Hamed stands…

Amina Zarif By Amina Zarif
An Afghan man stands in the doorway of his mud-brick home, which has been partly destroyed by mud and debris from recent floods, talking on the phone in Baghlan.

Afghanistan Flood Crisis 2024: Over 350 Dead, Thousands Displaced Amid Catastrophic Floods

Heavy rains and floods have wreaked havoc across Afghanistan, with the northern…

Amina Zarif By Amina Zarif
Photo of community leaders speaking at a public gathering during protests in Badakhshan, with people gathered around them. The image is a screenshot from a video shared on social media

Badakhshan Poppy Eradication Conflict Leads to Taliban Prosecuting Soldiers

The Taliban government has announced it will prosecute soldiers involved in firing…

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ISIS-K Claims Responsibility for Attack on Hazara Community in Kabul

The Islamic State's Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) has claimed responsibility for a deadly…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak
Heavy Rains Ravage Afghanistan, Leaving Death and Destruction

Afghanistan Flooding Devastates Communities; Death Toll Rises

Afghanistan continues to grapple with relentless heavy rains and severe flooding, with…

Amina Zarif By Amina Zarif
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Relentless Rains Batter Afghanistan, 50 Dead, More Misery Feared

KABUL, Afghanistan – Weeks of relentless downpours, flooding, unpredictable weather, and shockingly…

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Taliban Government Considers Restrictions or Ban on Facebook

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has announced the development of a strategy…

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Afghan Journalists in Exile Face Security Concerns, Seek Support

Afghan journalists currently residing in Europe and North America issued a statement…

Daud Sarwar By Daud Sarwar
Afghanistan: 86% of child casualties from landmines are caused by remnants of past wars, not active mines. - Mine Action Program Chief

Afghanistan Landmines: Children Killed, Lives Shattered in Ongoing Crisis

While the world marks April 4th as International Day for Mine Awareness…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak