Over 90 Afghans executed in Iranian prisons in 3 years
In the first 10 months of 2024, at least 49 Afghans have been executed in Iran, with the sentences of 13 individuals carried out in October alone.
Category: Democracy & Human Rights
Committee formed to probe alleged mass shooting of Afghan migrants by Iranian forces
The Islamic Emirate has announced the formation of a committee to investigate reports regarding the shooting of Afghan migrants by Iranian border guards, which have circulated widely in the media over the past two days.
Islamic Emirate claims human rights are ‘safeguarded’ in Afghanistan
Hamdullah Fetrat, the deputy spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, has claimed that human rights are safeguarded in Afghanistan and that there is no “discriminatory treatment” against anyone.
UN condemns deadly attack in Daikundi, urging protection for civilians
KABUL (SW) – António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations has condemned the death of 14 civilians in the Sang Takht and Bandar district of Daikundi province, said an official.
UK donates 6 million pounds to Afghanistan’s humanitarian fund
MONITORING (SW) – The United Kingdom has contributed 6 million pounds to Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF), according to OCHA.
Norway donates $1.8 million to Afghanistan
MONITORING (SW) – Norway has contributed 1.8 million dollars to Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF), OCHA reported.
Afghan women’s rights on agenda at the UNSC meeting
KABUL (SW) – The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on September 18, to discuss and evaluate the situation in Afghanistan, particularly the women’s rights.
Sweden funds $6.8 million to AHF
KABUL (SW) – Sweden has donated 6.8 million dollars to Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF).
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza, health officials prepare polio campaign
MONITORING (SW) – Israeli strikes on Saturday killed at least 48 people in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian health authorities said, as clashes took place in central and southern areas of the enclave ahead of the planned start of a polio vaccination campaign.
EU grants 13 million euros to UNICEF in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – The European Union’s Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) has provided 13 million euros for malnutrition treatment and community-based education in Afghanistan.
Blinken urges Hamas to accept ‘bridging proposal’ agreed to by Israel
MONITORING (SW) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had accepted a “bridging proposal” presented by Washington to tackle disagreements blocking a ceasefire deal in Gaza, and urged Hamas to do the same.
US links normalization of ties to human rights situation in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – The United States has reiterated that the Islamic Emirate government will not be recognized as the legitimate government of Afghanistan until the
