Afghanistan
ICC seeks arrest warrants for top Taliban leaders over gender based crimes against humanity

Since retaking power in August 2021, the Taliban has systematically denied millions of women and girls their fundamental rights.

Ban on women medical students in Afghanistan sparks concerns

Taliban authorities decided to ban medical studies for women, extending restrictions on women’s education, work, and freedom since returning to power in 2021

The crisis in Afghanistan is a result of US recklessness

The US presidential hopefuls have traded accusations regarding who is responsible for the messy withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, but fail to consider the well-being of the Afghan people

Afghans continue to bear the cost of two decades of US occupation

Three years since the defeat and withdrawal of the US from Afghanistan, the people of the country face extreme economic difficulties and deteriorating human rights

Afghanistan faces multiple crises rooted in failure to build a robust health system

The health system in Afghanistan continues to struggle with a lack of funds and structure while pressures increase. Governmental policies and climate change and adding to the burden

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2,400 dead in massive earthquake in western Afghanistan

The total extent of the damage from the quake is yet to be ascertained and the number of dead may increase in the coming days

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Western arms proliferate in Afghanistan, spike violence

A huge cache of arms, ammunition and sophisticated military equipment was left behind by the United States and its NATO allies when they pulled out their forces in 2021. Since the Taliban takeover, a chunk of this military gear and weapons has also found way into the arms black market, from where the ruling Taliban has been making money through their sale

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Traders and civilians suffer as Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossing remains closed

The Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan was closed after incidents of firing from both sides. Hundreds of trucks have been stranded for days and traders on both sides have staged protests demanding the opening of the crossing

British Defense Minister confirms that “conduct of special forces” in Afghanistan is the focus of investigation

The “conduct” that is being investigated includes the killing of Afghan civilians by British Special Forces. According to Leigh Day, a law firm representing the families of the victims, at least 80 Afghans were killed by these forces between 2010 and 2013 

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One in five children is engaged in child labor in Afghanistan

Around 90% of Afghans lack enough food to eat, forcing many impoverished families to send their children to work. Many children are also forced to work due to unsafe migration, family separation, detentions, and injuries from unexploded ordinances

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As UN ‘reviews’ its presence in Afghanistan, its people continue to suffer from growing hunger and poverty

The ‘Afghanistan Socio-Economic Outlook 2023’ report released by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) on Tuesday, April 18, highlights the impact of cuts in international aid to Afghanistan since the Taliban took over power in the country

Taliban bans women from working with the UN in Afghanistan

The latest restrictions are being viewed as an extension of the Taliban’s December 2022 directive banning women from working in NGOs. The UN said it is being forced to make an appalling choice between staying and delivering in support of the Afghan people and standing by the norms and principles we are duty-bound to uphold