Over 200 Afghan refugees return from Pakistan
JALALABAD (SW) – The Ministry of Repatriation and Refugees (MoRR) has stated that 277 Afghan migrants have repatriated from Pakistan.
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Blood donations by Salvation Movement save lives
KABUL (SW) – The National Salvation for Life Movement provides free blood to patients in need. According to its officials, this initiative, pioneered by 15 young activists, aims to facilitate coordination between blood donors and patients in need across Afghanistan.
Traffic incidents’ nationwide toll reaches alarming as 141 dead, 504 injured in a month
KABUL (SW) – Officials at the General Directorate of Traffic Police of the Ministry of Interior Affairs report that since the beginning of the year, 291 traffic incidents have occurred nationwide, resulting in 141 fatalities and 504 injuries.
Devastating flash floods in some Afghan provinces claim 33 lives, injure 27
KABUL (SW) – Officials at the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) have stated that as a result of recent floods in the past three days in 17 provinces, 33 people have been died and 27 others were injured.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Only 6% of requested budget for addressing humanitarian needs in Afghanistan secured – UNAMA
KABUL (SW) – Amid concerns from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) about the insufficient budget obtained for addressing the humanitarian needs in the country in 2024, some of the needy in different provinces say that the improvement of their lives depends on global assistance.
Spring brings boom to saplings trade
GHAZNI CITY (SW) – Some saplings sellers in Ghazni report an increased interest in tree planting among residents of the province with the arrival of
Lack of medicines at public hospitals forces patients to buy at high cost
KABUL (SW) – A number of patients visiting public hospitals in Kabul say they have no access to most of the medicines forcing them to obtain the necessary medication from private pharmacies at high costs.
Thousands of youth graduates from vocational training centers in Herat
HERAT CITY (SW) – At least 2000 young individuals have graduated from vocational training centers in Herat province in the last year.
