Iran transfers more than 400 prisoners to Afghanistan
The Embassy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in Iran has announced that 408 Afghan prisoners have been transferred from Iran to Afghanistan.
Category: Afghanistan
UN Security Council to discuss the situation in Afghanistan on Monday
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has announced that the UN Security Council will hold a meeting to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.
Youth in Afghanistan; between constructive habits and lost opportunities
Salam Watandar’s interviews with 26 youth (16 girls and 10 boys) from eight provinces of Afghanistan show that behavioral habits—both good and bad—play a decisive role in their success, peace of mind, and social relationships.
OCHA: Widening funding gap threatens humanitarian aid in Afghanistan
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has warned that a widening funding gap threatens the continuation of life-saving humanitarian assistance across the country.
UNICEF to train 10,000 parents in parenting skills
The Afghanistan office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced that, under its Early Childhood Development programme, it will provide parenting skills training to 10,000 families in Afghanistan.
ICRC supports farmers in Herat by distributing agricultural equipment
The Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) covering Afghanistan said it has supported farmers in Herat through the distribution of agricultural equipment.
Deportation of over 5,000 Afghan citizens from Iran and Pakistan
The High Commission for Addressing Migrant Issues has announced that 5,363 Afghan citizens were deported from Iran and Pakistan.
Denmark contributes over US$5 million to Afghanistan
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has announced that Denmark has contributed over five million US dollars to the country.
8.3 million children will receive Polio vaccination in Afghanistan
The Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate has announced that a sub-national polio vaccination campaign begins today across 20 provinces.
Mass returns, climate changes, and aid cuts push Afghanistan further into crisis
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has report that mass returns, climate changes, and aid cuts push Afghanistan further into crisis.
Climate change poses threat to food security in Afghanistan
The United Nations says that climate change, economic hardship, and job losses, compounded by rising regional tensions, have driven up prices in Afghanistan and affected food security across the country.
Afghanistan faces urgent housing challenges ahead of World Urban Forum
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Afghanistan has announced that the World Urban Forum will be held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to address global housing challenges.
