Badghis traffic incident leaves 2 dead, injures 4
QALA-E NAW CITY (SW) – A motor vehicle overturning in Badghis has resulted in two fatalities and four injuries.
Category: Afghanistan
UNAMA commemorates IDHSF: Pashto, fourth language spoken in space
MONITORING (SW) – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) commemorated the “International Day for Human Space Flight’ (IDHSF)” by highlighting that Pashto is the fourth official language spoken in space.
Unemployment, poverty leave dark shadows on Eid festivities for women
KABUL (SW) – In the bustling streets of Mandawi, Kabul’s largest market, the vibrant presence of women preparing for Eid festivities is Irrefutable. Traditionally, and often fueled by their enthusiasm, Afghan women take the lead in readying their homes and families for the joyous occasion of Eid. From meticulously cleaning their households to selecting new attire for themselves and their loved ones, their dedication to the celebration is palpable.
Met Department warns of heavy snow, rainfall in 34 Provinces
KABUL (SW) – The Meteorology Department of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation of the Islamic Emirate has warned of the probability of heavy snowfall and rainfall along with flash floods anticipated across Afghanistan on Thursday and Friday.
Herat earthquake survivors demand proper shelters
HERAT CITY (SW) – More than six months have passed since the deadly earthquake in Zenda Jan district of Herat province, however, some earthquake survivors in this district still live under tents, and demand for proper shelters.
Paktia residents call for recreational park development
GARDEZ CITY (SW) – Some residents of Paktia say that Gardez city, center of this province lacks proper recreational places or parks where citizens can go for leisure activities on holidays and festive days.
MoJ halts activities of political parties, charitable and social orgs in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – In the past year, the activities of two political parties and 75 charitable organizations and social associations have been halted by the Ministry of Justice due to illegal activities.
Downturn in fish farming industry in Kunduz
KUNDUZ CITY (SW) – The fish farming industry in Kunduz province is facing a downturn, according to local farmers. They highlight a noticeable decline in both the production and sale of fish compared to previous years.
Islamic Emirate has suppressed Daesh in Afghanistan, Abdul Kabir says
KABUL (SW) – In a meeting with ambassadors, diplomats, and representatives from several countries, Mohammad Abdul Kabir, the Acting Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs of the de-facto government, stated that the Islamic Emirate has suppressed the ISIS group in Afghanistan, and no one must lobby for the empowerment of this group.
Women in Panjshir, Parwan faced with acute shortage of dentists and dental care
April 7 (SW) – Women in Panjshir and Parwan provinces, primarily residing in rural villages, are particularly vulnerable to dental health problems due to limited access to proper medical services and dentists in public hospitals. These women say that the dire economic situation also prevents them from seeking treatment in private hospitals.
Thousands of prisoners including women to be released by Eid
KABUL (SW) – In a press conference at Pul-e-Charkhi Prison in Kabul, officials at the Islamic Emirate’s Supreme Court have announced that based on the leader of the Islamic Emirate’s decree and the decision of the Court, more than 2,000 prisoners will be released on occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
Afghanistan records 130 cases of corporal punishment, retribution in a year
KABUL (SW) – Despite criticisms from human rights organizations and the international community, the Islamic Emirate has continued to carry out corporal punishment and retribution for nearly three years.
