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Deadly Floods Follow Heavy Rain In Afghanistan January 6, 2026
Heavy rain and snowfall in Afghanistan ended a long dry spell but caused sudden floods in many areas. Officials report that at least 17 people died and 11 were injured. In Herat province, five members of one family were Continue Reading Border Clash Disrupts Fragile Peace December 8, 2025
The overnight clash between Afghan and Pakistani forces at the border near the Chaman, Spin Boldak crossing, caused fear and confusion for many nearby residents. Heavy gunfire and loud shelling lasted for hours, breaking a recent ceasefire that aimed Continue Reading Hope For Afghan Girls In Sport November 24, 2025
Afghan women face severe obstacles in sports under Taliban rule. Samira Asghari, one of the youngest members of the International Olympic Committee, is calling for renewed opportunities for girls in Afghanistan. She argues that real change can only happen Continue Reading Afghanistan’s Silent Climate Crisis November 18, 2025
Afghanistan is suffering a silent climate emergency that hits children and families hard. Recent earthquakes have reduced homes to rubble, leaving people like Amanatullah grieving the loss of his children, while harsh winters and drought make life even more Continue Reading Afghan Women Face Growing Oppression November 10, 2025
Women in Afghanistan are facing very hard and dangerous conditions. Since the Taliban took power again in 2021, women’s rights have been taken away step by step. Girls are not allowed to attend most schools, and women are banned Continue Reading Strong Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan November 2, 2025
A strong earthquake hit northern Afghanistan near the city of Mazar-e-Sharif around 20:30 GMT (01:00 local time). The quake had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck at a depth of 28 km, according to the US Geological Survey. The Continue Reading Afghanistan And Pakistan Reach Ceasefire Deal October 23, 2025
Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed on a ceasefire following a week of intense border battles. They reached the agreement on October 19, 2025, in peace negotiations in Doha, Qatar, with assistance from Qatar and Türkiye. It seeks to end the Continue Reading Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clashes Escalate October 13, 2025
Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions have worsened following deadly clashes along their common border. Both accuse the other. Afghanistan's Taliban claim to have killed 58 Pakistani troops and seized some border outposts. Pakistan reports that 23 of its troops were killed, but Continue Reading Afghanistan Quake Survivors Struggle To Rebuild Lives September 29, 2025 A deadly earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan on August 31, killing an estimated 2,200 and leveling more than 5,000 houses, with Kunar province worst affected. Whole villages were destroyed as mud and wood buildings crumbled, entombing villagers. Thousands of survivors are Continue Reading Deadly Earthquake Strikes Eastern Afghanistan September 1, 2025 A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan along the Pakistan border late on the evening of 31st August'2025, doing extensive damage. The epicenter lay 27km west of Jalalabad in Nangarhar province, at a shallow 8km depth, thus being more dangerous. Continue Reading Deadly Bus Crash Highlights Afghan Migrant Crisis August 26, 2025 At least 79 were killed after two more died due to injuries from a disastrous bus crash in western Afghanistan. The accident occurred in Herat province's Guzara district when an Afghan returnee's bus from Iran collided with a motorcycle and Continue Reading Taliban Anniversary Marked By Male-Only Celebrations And Women’s Protests August 18, 2025 On August 15, 2025, thousands of men in Kabul celebrated the fourth anniversary of the Taliban's return to power by watching flowers being dropped from helicopters. Women were banned from attending the event, as they are not allowed in many Continue Reading Death Threats And Bans Against Afghan Women August 11, 2025 A new UN report says Afghan women working for the United Nations in Afghanistan have received direct death threats. These threats, made in May, came from unknown people because of the women’s work with UN groups. The Taliban denied making Continue Reading Afghan Women Face New Arrests August 4, 2025 Since July 16’2025, the Taliban have arrested many women and girls in Kabul for not following strict dress rules. A new Taliban order from August 2024 says women must fully cover their bodies and faces in public. These arrests are Continue Reading Rising Suicides In Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan July 29, 2025 In Afghanistan, many people, especially women and young people, are attempting suicide due to hopelessness, poverty, and strict Taliban rules. Rakhshana, an 18-year-old girl in Kabul, tried to take her life after the Taliban closed her education center. Many women Continue Reading Mass Return Of Afghan Refugees July 21, 2025 On 19th July 2025, more than 1,500 Afghan refugee families returned to Afghanistan from neighboring countries. A total of 1,576 families went back home in just one day. Among them, 81 families came from Pakistan, while 1,495 families returned from Continue Reading Militant Safe Havens Hinder Pakistan-Afghanistan Ties July 15, 2025 Pakistan has called the presence of militant groups in Afghanistan a major challenge and a key barrier to improving ties between the two countries. Relations worsened in 2023 after Pakistan began cracking down on undocumented migrants, many of whom were Continue Reading Afghan Returnees Face Danger And Hardship July 7, 2025 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, Continue Reading Youth Suicides Rise Amid Crisis June 30, 2025 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 Continue Reading Fuel Crisis Deepens In Afghanistan Amid Iran-Israel Tensions June 23, 2025 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 Continue Reading Afghan Women Face Ongoing Rights Abuse June 16, 2025 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 Continue Reading Afghanistan's Collapsing Healthcare System June 5, 2025 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 Continue Reading Afghan Returnees Face Growing Crisis Amid Mass Deportations May 26, 2025 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. Continue Reading Public Executions In Afghanistan Spark Global Outcry April 29, 2025 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 Continue Reading British Couple Held Without Cause In Afghanistan April 16, 2025 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 Continue Reading Tensions Rise Between Afghanistan and Pakistan March 30, 2025 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 Continue Reading Taliban Leadership Divided On Women's Education March 28, 2025 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 Continue Reading Challenges And Progresses In The Education Sector In Afghanistan March 22, 2025 Afghanistan's schools are very poorly maintained. At least half of all public schools countrywide do not have adequate classroom space, hence, the students often study outdoors under tents or trees, facing harsh weather conditions.  And 58 percent lack drinking water Continue Reading Afghan Women Face Imminent Return As Scholarships End March 10, 2025 Over 80 Afghan women, who fled the Taliban to pursue higher education in Oman, now face imminent return to Afghanistan after their scholarships were abruptly terminated. These women were pursuing graduate and post-graduate courses under the Women's Scholarship Endowment (WSE), Continue Reading International Criminal Court: Warrants For Afghan Taliban Leaders Over Persecution Of Women And Girls March 7, 2025 The prosecutor at the International Criminal Court wants arrest orders for Afghan Taliban leaders, such as the top leader and chief judge, because of their role in targeting women and girls in the country. The inquiry uses evidence from August Continue Reading

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 POPULATION 10 PERSECUTION RANKING ISLAM DOMINANT RELIGION Day 2 Pray For Afghanistan keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right 8 Million close A grave shadow cast itself on Afghanistan in 2021 when the Taliban took control of the country. REFUGEES 48% POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE 60.93 yrs LIFE EXPECTANCY 31% LITERACY RATE Day 2 Pray for Afghanistan keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right

A grave shadow cast itself on Afghanistan in 2021 when the Taliban took control of the country. Despite giving away assurances to safeguard the rights of women, the extremist regime abolished all the progressive measures. The terrorist rulers killed women sportspeople and hunted former women judges, journalists, educationalists, activists, and lawyers. The ruthlessness of the Taliban embarked on a horrific that endangers all Afghans who envisioned a progressive nation for future generations. The recent abolition of polio vaccination drives is the most recent atrocity against humanity in Afghanistan. The country ranks 10th in the Open Doors USA Persecuted Country List. As of today, no country in the world recognizes this Islamic militant regime.