Economic hardships led to closure of schools in Uruzgan
TARINKOT (SW) – Pressing economic hardships have led to closure of schools in Uruzgan, locals and officials told Salam Watandar.
Category: Democracy & Human Rights
Recent attacks against civilians represent a disturbing trend, says UNAMA
KABUL (SW) – The United Nations in Afghanistan condemned in the strongest terms Friday’s deadly attack in a Sufi mosque in the Darulaman area of Kabul, which reportedly resulted in scores dead and wounded.
In his Eid Day message, Akhunzada calls for Islamic Emirate’s recognition
KABUL (SW) – Hebatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Islamic Emirate, said in a message on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr that Afghanistan has a role to play in world peace and security, and based on this need, the international community should recognize the Islamic Emirate government.
Defeat of the Soviet Union has lessons for aggressive powers, says Mujahed
KABUL (SW) – Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, has said the defeat of the former Soviet Union in Afghanistan has many lessons for aggressive powers.
Lack of liquidity would have catastrophic consequences, warns UN chief
MONITORING (SW) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that Afghanistan’s economic system needs cash as lack of liquidity in Afghanistan’s economic system would have catastrophic consequences for its citizens.
Court in NY moved to protect Afghan state reserves
MONITORING (SW) – Afghanistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has issued a statement saying it has filed a amicus brief in a New York state court to protect the $ multi-billion dollars of Afghanistan’s state reserves.
Experts blame the US, Taliban for humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
MONITORING (SW) – The U.S. government strongly reacted to a statement made by a group of 14 independent United Nations experts who say certain U.S. policies regarding Afghanistan contribute to the sufferings of ordinary Afghans, particularly women and children.
Child rescued from kidnappers after nearly two years
MAZAR-E-SHARIF (SW) – Abdul Rauf, the child kidnapped from Balkh, has been released from the clutches of the kidnapers after nearly two years, said officials on Saturday.
Additional security check posts planned along the Durand Line
KABUL (SW) – Additional security check posts would be established along the Durand Line with Pakistan, said officials on KABUL (SW) – Additional security check posts would be established along the Durand Line with Pakistan, said officials on Saturday.
Women athletes fading away with the rise of the IE
KABUL (SW) – With the Islamic Emirate’s rise to power in Afghanistan, the space for women in sports has shrunk phenomenally with many talented sportswomen either fleeing the country or quiting.
Condemnations pour in against Mazar-e-Sharif mosque bombing
MAZAR-e-SHARIF (SW) – Widespread condemnation has poured in against Thursday’s deadly mosque bombing in Mazar-e-Sharif in Balkh province.
Explanation sought over prolonged closure of girls’ schools
KABUL (SW) – Members of the civil society on Thursday sought explanation from the Islamic Emirate authorities over the prolonged closure of girls’ schools across the country.
