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Taliban Government Considers Restrictions or Ban on Facebook

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

Amina Zarif By Amina Zarif
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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
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Suicide Attack in Kandahar Kills Over 20; ISK Claims Responsibility

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – The death toll from today's suicide attack in Kandahar…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak
The image shows two Afghan teenagers, their faces reflecting youthful freshness, yet their clothes and eyes reveal their poverty.

What Makes Afghanistan the World’s Saddest Country? A Comprehensive Look at the Happiness Crisis

The 2024 World Happiness Report paints a sobering picture of Afghanistan, ranking…

Daud Sarwar By Daud Sarwar
This is a house that was hit by an airstrike from Pakistan in the Barmal District of Paktika Province. Three women and three children died in this attack.

Mujahid: TTP is Not in Our Pocket; TTP is the result of the faulty policies of the Pakistani military leaders

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman of the Afghan government led by the Taliban,…

Amina Zarif By Amina Zarif
In a press release by the Ministry of Defense of the Taliban government in Afghanistan, a picture of Mullah Yaqub Mujahid, the Acting Minister of Defense of Afghanistan, is shown wearing military uniform.

Pakistan Bombs Afghan Border Villages; Taliban Calls Attack ‘Irresponsible’

Taliban Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes, Vows Retaliation After Civilian Deaths The Taliban government…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak
UN special envoy Roza Otunbayeva met with local interlocutors in Mazar-i-Sharif during her two-day visit to Afghanistan's north. (UN photo: Tilak Pokharel/UNAMA)

UNAMA Mandate Renewed: U.S. and Taliban Express Support

Kabul – To facilitate continued aid efforts, the United Nations Security Council…

Daud Sarwar By Daud Sarwar
The photo shows vehicles traveling on the dangerous mountain road from Kabul to Jalalabad near the Mahipar area.

Afghanistan’s Traffic Accidents: 1,600+ Deaths in 10 Months

Afghanistan has recorded approximately 3,000 traffic accidents this year, resulting in over…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak
The image shows the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, on the right, and a portrait of Pakistan's new president, Asif Ali Zardari, on the left.

Taliban Calls on New Pakistani Government to Improve Treatment of Afghan Refugees

The Taliban government has urged the new Pakistani government to prioritize good…

Daud Sarwar By Daud Sarwar