Goiter disease on the rise in Parwan, Kapisa, and Panjshir
Residents of the provinces of Parwan, Kapisa, and Panjshir have told Salam Watandar that the prevalence of goiter (known locally as “Jaghur”) among women in these areas is increasing.
Category: News Report
Afghan women lose social status and self-esteem due to mounting restrictions
This report includes interviews with 25 girls and women who have been deprived of education and work, and all of them narrate how their positions in the family and society have been undermined.
Laghman floods victims weary of approaching winter
Residents of Laghman province, speaking to Salam Watandar, express their concerns as winter approaches, with many of their homes still in ruins from floods, leaving them in desperate need of assistance.
IE Health ministry rejects WHO report on 23 new polio cases
However, Sharafat Zaman Amarkhil, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate, in a written message to Salam Watandar, said that no positive cases of polio have been registered in Afghanistan this year so far.
6 Israeli soldiers killed in combat in Lebanon
At least eight Lebanese citizens have died in air strikes and six Israeli soldiers killed in combat after another day of fighting on Wednesday in Lebanon, as Israel continues its offensive against Hezbollah.
Afghanistan, Iran to form commission to address the issues of migrants
As hundreds of Afghan citizens are getting deported from Iran daily, Khalil al-Rahman Haqqani, the acting minister of Returnees and Refugees, has urged Tehran to stop the forced deportation of Afghans.
5000 IDPs to be relocated to their provinces before winter
Officials from the Ministry of Repatriations and Refugees (MoRR) have stated that before the arrival of winter, after registering and biometric data collection of 5,000 internally displaced families, they will be transferred to their provinces.
OIC, Arab League called for the end of the conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League have called for the end of the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon during an emergency meeting in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
ILO and UNHCR ink deal to create jobs for Afghan returnees
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to create job opportunities for returnee migrants from other countries to Afghanistan.
Trump, trade worries cloud COP29 climate summit
The annual UN climate summit has begun with nations preparing for tough talks on finance and trade, after a year of weather disasters that have emboldened developing countries in their demands for climate cash.
Exclusive: Exploring the traditional role of intermediaries for marriage in Afghanistan
Salam Watandar recently conducted a conversation with 55 young individuals to explore the role of mediation in marriage formation, which underscores the significant impact of intermediaries in the marriage process in Afghanistan.
SAMO holds “A look at the situation of youths in Afghanistan” conference
Salam Afghanistan Media Organization (SAMO) has held an engaging “A Look at the Situation of Youths in Afghanistan” conference at the premises of Salam Watandar Radio Network head office in Kabul.
