Category: Afghanistan

Metal industry in Balkh faces significant decline, blacksmiths say

MAZAR-E SHARIF (SW) – A number of blacksmiths in Balkh province say that the metal industry has lost its former vitality and is now facing a significant downturn.

Ruinous floods in Baghlan also damage historic sites

POL-E KHOMRI (SW) – Officials at the Directorate of Information and Culture of Baghlan report that dozens of historic relics and places in seven districts of the province have been completely and partially destroyed as a result of recent floods.

Women’s healthcare access severely impacted by floods

KABUL (SW) – A number of women in the flood-affected provinces say that they do not have access to health services after the floods in the past month.

Farmers in Kunduz believe alternative break crops are boosting yields

KUNDUZ CITY (SW) – Farmers in Kunduz believe that alternative break crops are boosting yields and this practice has helped them improve farming practice in the province.

Endometrial cancer cases surge by 30% in Herat

HERAT CITY (SW) – As the prevalence of cancer among women in Herat rises, officials at the regional hospital report a significant 30% surge in endometrial cancer cases compared to last year.

Leftover landmines in Afghanistan claim lives, limbs of 60 people monthly: OCHA

KABUL (SW) – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has reported that every month, 60 people—most of them children—are killed or disabled by leftover landmines from past conflicts.

Litter in Kabul River irks city dwellers

KABUL (SW) – Rampant and unchecked litter at various points in the Kabul River has irked the city dwellers sparking concerns about pollution and water-born diseases.

Islamic Emirate hailed its removal from Kazakhstan’s blacklist

KABUL (SW) – The de-facto Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed Kazakhstan’s decision to remove the Islamic Emirate from its list of prohibited groups.

Many more Afghan citizens returned from Iran

MONITORING (SW) – The Ministry of Repatriations and Refugees (MoRR) announced that at least 2,477 Afghan citizens have returned from Iran, both voluntarily and forcibly.

Flood victims frustrated by lack of aid, urgently need basic necessities

KABUL (SW) – The flood victims in several provinces of Afghanistan have expressed frustration over the lack of aid, saying that despite weeks passing since the floods, they are still without basic necessities.

WFP reiterates urgent need for $14.5 mln to assist flood victims

MONITORING (SW) – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan has emphasized that it requires $14.5 million over the next seven months to address the needs of the flood-affected people.