Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosts “Afghanistan–Central Asia Consultative Dialogue”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate has announced the start of the “Afghanistan–Central Asia Consultative Dialogue” meeting.
Category: Afghanistan
UNAMA: 50 people killed each month by mine explosions
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned that Afghanistan ranks as the third country in the world in terms of having the
Assessment of the health services situation in urban and rural areas of Afghanistan
This research was conducted to assess access to health services situation in urban and rural areas of Afghanistan. The results, based on a survey of 1,136 citizens across 32 provinces, indicate significant differences between urban and rural areas in terms of access, quality of services, and availability of medicines. Findings suggest that rural residents face greater challenges in obtaining quality health services.
Survey on women’s purchasing power in Afghanistan; the impact of unemployment on women’s purchasing ability
This survey, conducted with the participation of 1,045 women from 29 provinces of Afghanistan, provides a comprehensive and detailed picture of women’s purchasing power, savings capacity, sources of income, and their economic limitations. The findings indicate that women’s purchasing power—especially among unemployed women—has declined over the past three years, and the economic crisis has had profound impacts on households.
UNICEF: 1 in 3 people in Afghanistan cannot access to safe drinking water
The Afghanistan office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stated that one in every three people in Afghanistan cannot access to safe drinking water.
400 martyred in Pakistan airstrike; Bennett urges de-escalation
Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, has called on Pakistan and the Islamic Emirate to de-escalate tensions and exercise maximum restraint.
UN Security Council extends UNAMA mandate for three months
The Security Council, by adopting a resolution, has extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for an additional three months.
Japan contributes $2 million to support Afghan returnees
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Afghanistan has announced that Japan has contributed USD 2 million to the organization.
UK bans study and work visas for Afghan citizens
The UK government has imposed an emergency brake on visas for nationals from four countries, including Afghan citizens, halting work visas as well.
UN calls on Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve differences through diplomacy
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the United Nations, said in a press briefing that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply concerned” about the recent increase in clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
Military conflict between Islamic Emirate and Pakistan; Trump: I would intervene if necessary
President of the USA, Donald Trump, responding to the military conflict between the Islamic Emirate and Pakistan, said that he would intervene if necessary. Yesterday (Friday, Feb. 27), he told reporters that he gets along well with Pakistan and its leaders.
Pakistan carries out strikes in Paktika and Nangarhar
According to reports, around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday night (Feb. 21), Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes in parts of Paktika and Nangarhar provinces, resulting in the deaths and injuries of dozens of people, including women and children.
