World TB Day: UN warns nearly 4,400 lives lost daily
MONITORING (SW) – The United Nations, on occasion of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day has announced that Nearly 4,400 people die from this disease daily. According
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WFP assisted 6 mln needy in Afghanistan in one month
KABUL (SW) – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan has announced that during the last month, it assisted six million hungry people in Afghanistan to feed their children.
IE pledges on Aynak copper mine-drilling with emphasis on historical heritage preservation
KABUL (SW) – Khobaib Ghofran, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC), stated that the de-facto government has pledged comprehensive cooperation to MCC Chinese Company for the extraction and exploration of the Aynak copper mine in Logar only if considering the preservation of historical heritage.
As West visits India, IE demands attention for Afghanistan’s reconstruction
KABUL (SW) – Thomas West, the Special Representative of the United States for Afghanistan, has stated that during his visit to India, he discussed on adopting an “unified diplomatic approach” with Indian officials to support collective interests related to Afghanistan.
Islamic Emirate, Pakistan seek to ease tensions and improve relations
KABUL (SW) – Sardar Ahmad Shakib, Head of the Afghan Embassy in Islamabad, tells Salam Watandar that in his meeting with Asif Durrani, the special representative of this country’s for Afghanistan, it was agreed that Pakistan’s air attacks on Afghan territory would not be repeated.
Exclusive: 17 new restrictions imposed on women in Afghanistan in one year
KABUL (SW) – Findings by Salam Watandar indicate that during the year (solar year) 1402 (21 March 2023 to 20 March 2024) at least 17 sorts of new restrictions were imposed on women in Afghanistan on top of the 49 earlier restrictions imposed in the previous two years under the de-facto government of the Islamic Emirate.
ISIS claims responsibility for attack at Moscow-area concert venue that left at least 60 dead
MONITORING (SW) – ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack at a popular concert venue complex near Moscow Friday after assailants stormed the venue with guns and incendiary devices, killing at least 60 people and injuring 145.
Congo fever claims 114 lives in Afghanistan amid surge in cases
KABUL (SW) – Officials at the Ministry of Public Health report that in 2023, 114 people died as due to contracting Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in Afghanistan, showing an increase compared to the previous year.
US, EU ratchet up pressure on Israel over Gaza ceasefire
MONITORING (SW) – The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote as soon as Friday on a United States-drafted resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza as the European Union called for a “humanitarian pause”, adding to the pressure on Israel to end its five-month-long bombardment of the Palestinian territory.
Water crisis in Afghanistan: 67% of households affected by drought-related hardships
KABUL (SW) – The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Afghanistan has stated that the two years in review report’s recent data from 2023 highlights the magnitude of the challenge of water crisis, with 67% of households in Afghanistan affected by drought-related hardships, and an additional 16% impacted by floods.
Dark shadow of ban on girls’ education overshadowing Nowruz, says Heather Barr
KABUL (SW) – Heather Barr, Associate Director of the Women’s Rights Division at Human Rights Watch, says that “This is a desperately sad time” for Afghanistan and every day going forward, as long as the ban remains in place.
Kabul residents marked “Jhanda Bala” at the Karte Sakhi shrine
KABUL (SW) – A number of Kabul residents have marked the ceremony of “Jhanda Bala” (flag hoisting) at the “Karte Sakhi” shrine here.
