The New Arab: New restrictions imposed by the Taliban have also had an impact on children’s mental health, especially for girls. The restrictions mean many girls have been excluded from school, socialising and going to parks and shops. The economic crisis has also forced some girls into early marriage as their parents need the money
8am: Marking World Mental Health Day, HRW published a report Monday citing the former government’s documents that in Afghanistan, which has been devastated by 40 years of armed conflict, it is estimated that more than half the population, including many survivors of conflict-related violence, experience depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress, but fewer than 10 percent
By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi August 10, 2022 A humanitarian group says that one year into the return to power of the Taliban, Afghan girls have been confronted with a grave economic crisis, a crippling drought, and new restrictions that have shattered their lives, excluding them from society and leaving them hungry. As a result, a quarter
Tolo News: TOLO news findings show that in the past two months, 27 people have committed suicide in eleven provinces of Afghanistan. According to the findings, the number of girls who committed suicide is more compared to boys. Poverty, economic challenges and family violence are said to be the main reasons for the surge in
Tolo News: Girls interviewed by TOLO news expressed concerns over the closing of schools and said that they have been struggling with mental stress due to this issue. They called on the Islamic Emirate to reopen the schools as soon as possible. The girls’ schools beyond grade six have been closed for nearly 270 days.
Tolo News: Health officials in Badakhshan province say that around 30 people who attempted to commit suicide have been brought to the hospital in the past three months. Homayoun Forootan, head of the Badakhshan Provincial Hospital, added that most of the patients are women. Two have died and others have been rescued. “In total, there
Tolo News: Female students above grade six say the closing of their schools is causing them mental health trouble. The students said they are counting the seconds until school will be reopened. Saeeda, a student in grade 10, said she dreams of being a doctor in the future. Saeeda said she is afraid to not
By Ron Synovitz RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi November 4, 2021 Life has become a nightmare of despair for 22-year-old Maryam Rezaei since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan less than three months ago. In early August, before the Taliban stormed into her neighborhood in the western city of Herat, Rezaei was among more than 10,000 women
The Guardian (UK): It’s nearly two weeks since Australian defence force chief Angus Campbell released the Brereton report, alleging war crimes perpetrated by Australians in Afghanistan. Two immensely difficult and challenging weeks not just for the ADF but for Afghan-Australians. Click here to read more (external link).
By Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska VOA News May 27, 2020 HERAT, AFGHANISTAN – Farhad Karimi’s eyes fill with tears as he recalls the events of August 1, 2017. It was a warm Tuesday evening and he was attending prayers in the Jawadia mosque in Herat, Afghanistan, along with his 18-year-old brother and a college friend. Suddenly, a large