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Afghan Returnees Face Danger And Hardship

Afghan returnees face danger and hardship in Afghanistan, especially since the Taliban took power in 2021. Many are sent back from countries like Pakistan, Iran, Turkiye, and some in Europe, even though Afghanistan is still unsafe. The Taliban’s strict rules, especially against women and minorities, make life very hard. Women are banned from school, most [...]

Youth Suicides Rise Amid Crisis

Many young people in Afghanistan are ending their lives because of serious problems like drug addiction, unemployment, and family violence. Life is very hard for them, and they feel hopeless. Some, like Abdul Haq from Nangarhar, suffer from mental illness and addiction. His family tried to help him, but he could not escape his pain. [...]

Fuel Crisis Deepens In Afghanistan Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

Fuel and gas prices in Afghanistan have surged sharply following the recent conflict between Israel and Iran. In provinces like Kabul, Herat, and Nimruz, residents report serious hardships as prices for petrol, diesel, and gas have risen steeply; gas alone jumped from 48–50 to 65–67 Afghanis per kilogram. Traders say diesel prices increased by $280 [...]

Afghan Women Face Ongoing Rights Abuse

Women and girls in Afghanistan face serious human rights abuses under the Taliban. They are not allowed to go to school, work, or move freely. The justice system does not protect them. Instead, it is used to punish and silence them. The United Nations special rapporteur, Richard Bennett, says these actions are part of a [...]

Afghanistan’s Collapsing Healthcare System

Afghanistan’s healthcare system is in deep crisis, worsened by political instability, economic collapse, and severe Taliban restrictions. Hospitals across the country, like those in Zabul, Balkh, and Badakhshan, are overcrowded and critically short of medicines, equipment, and staff. Women and children are most at risk, with maternal mortality nearly three times the global average. Foreign [...]

Afghan Returnees Face Growing Crisis Amid Mass Deportations

A deepening humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Afghanistan as neighboring countries, particularly Pakistan and Iran, deport or pressure tens of thousands of Afghans to return. In April alone, over 280,000 Afghans were forced out, many arriving in Afghanistan with nothing. Afghan people who are born and raised in neighboring countries now face an uncertain future [...]

Public Executions In Afghanistan Spark Global Outcry

Earlier this month, four men were publicly executed in Afghanistan by order of the Taliban-run Supreme Court, accused of murder and robbery. Officials claimed the executions upheld Islamic justice, but human rights groups strongly condemned them, citing unclear trials and fear-driven governance. Public executions, nearly absent under the previous government, are making a troubling comeback [...]

British Couple Held Without Cause In Afghanistan

British couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds, in their 70s, were detained by Taliban authorities in Afghanistan in February 2024 for unspecified reasons. The couple, who run education and training programs in Bamiyan province, are reportedly being held under harsh conditions in Pul-e-Charkhi prison. Their daughter, Susie Romer, says they’ve endured 29 interrogations and multiple court [...]

Tensions Rise Between Afghanistan and Pakistan

There have been recent tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which have seen military confrontations and increased complaints about the mistreatment of Afghan nationals. A few days back, Pakistan’s army killed 16 heavily armed fighters who were trying to cross over from Afghanistan after blaming the Afghan Taliban for failing to contain the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). [...]

Taliban Leadership Divided On Women’s Education

Divisions exist within Taliban leadership on Afghan women's education. Deputy Foreign Minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai announced publicly that there was no basis for excluding education for women and girls, praising their right to learn. Taliban officials in certain areas have even provided medical courses for female students. Nonetheless, despite these opinions, the Taliban's highest [...]

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