28 couples tie knot in mass wedding ceremony in Kabul
KABUL (SW) – At least 28 young couples got married in a mass wedding ceremony held on Sunday, by the “Wessal-e Kawsar” charity organization in Kabul city.
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Herat earthquake survivors demand IE, aid agencies for urgent reconstruction efforts
HERAT CITY (SW) – A number of earthquake victims in Herat province complain about the negligence of the de-facto government and aid agencies in the reconstruction of houses and provision the educational and medical facilities. They say that more than five months have passed since the deadly earthquake in Herat, but they are still living under tents and are deprived of other life facilities.
Women in Herat turn to domestic entrepreneurships to secure a livelihood
HERAT CITY (SW) – In the face of mounting restrictions on movement and liberties, women in Herat province have turned to small scale domestic entrepreneurships to secure a livelihood for their families.
Maternal, infant mortality rate in decrease in Uruzgan – officials
URUZGAN (SW) – The health officials of Uruzgan province say that after the establishment of a number of medical centers in the remote areas of this province in cooperation with the aid agencies, the maternal and infant mortality rate has decreased in this province.
Ghazni authorities execute two convicted murderers in Football Stadium
GHAZNI CITY (SW) – The Islamic Emirate authorities publicly executed two men convicted of murder in a football stadium in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday.
Afghan returnees from Pakistan appeal for assistance to rebuild life
KABUL (SW) – A number of Afghan returnees from Pakistan, complaining about poverty, unemployment and aid cuts, say that they need the comprehensive support and cooperation of the Islamic Emirate and external aid organizations to get through life.
International organizations warn of prolonged drought crisis in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – Meanwhile, Five international organizations, including Action Against Hunger, the World Health Organization, the Islamic Relief Organization, Save the Children, and Vision, have issued a joint statement, warning about the ongoing drought in Afghanistan. They emphasized that more than half of the country’s population is being adversely affected by the prolonged drought.
Kabul residents embrace long-awaited snowfall with joy
KABUL (SW) – In a delayed yet welcomed turn of weather events, the capital city of Kabul and various provinces in the country have finally witnessed snowfall this year. Despite the tardiness, residents of Kabul express their contentment with the snowfall.
Man shot, killed his 6 family members in Logar
LOGAR (SW) – Officials in Logar province have confirmed the incident in which a man shot and killed six members of his own family.
Japan donates $13.5 million for needy in Afghanistan – WFP
KABUL (SW) – The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has announced that Japan will donate 13.5 million dollars to support those in need in Afghanistan.
Toxic fumes of coal used for heating proves deadly for many amid harsh winter
CHARIKAR, PARWAN (SW) – As winter sets in, residents in various provinces, including Parwan, turn to coal as a primary source of heating for their homes, while this is common, toxic fumes of coal poses challenges and hardships for the residents of Parwan, which sometimes takes a toll on its residents.
UN chief calls on countries to resume funding Gaza aid agency after allegations of militant ties
MONITORING (SW) – The secretary-general of the United Nations on Sunday called on countries to continue funding the main agency providing aid in Gaza after several of its employees were accused of taking part in the Hamas attack on Israel that ignited the war four months ago.
