Amu: A senior Tajik official has denied reports of forced deportations of Afghan migrants from Tajikistan, calling the allegations baseless and stating that no formal complaints have been received. Musawer Bahadori, head of Tajikistan’s Committee for Refugees in Dushanbe, said in an interview published Friday by local outlet Asia-Plus that his office had not been
Khaama: The UK Ministry of Defence approved only 2.04% of 17,625 Afghan relocation requests in early 2025, raising concerns over eligibility criteria. These figures highlight a concerningly low acceptance rate, even for those with a proven record of supporting British missions, raising serious questions about the program’s accessibility and fairness. The ongoing delays and high
BBC News: In a sweltering city in Afghanistan, taxis have been spotted with scrubby barrels and exhaust tubes mounted to their roofs. These are the hand-made air coolers that taxi drivers have cobbled together in their desperate efforts to beat the heat. Temperatures regularly exceed 40C (104F) in the southern city of Kandahar, but air-conditioning
Ariana: In the 52nd match of Afghanistan Futsal Premier League Season 4 on Friday, Etihad FC put on a dominant display, defeating Arya Forj 7–2. Later in the day, during the 53rd match, Noorzad FC secured a solid 7–3 victory over Jawanan Maihan. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan International: In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, 10 July, UNAMA warned that the policy, which requires prior approval of programme content and guest speakers by Taliban authorities, risks fostering fear and self-censorship among Afghan journalists and media outlets. Under the new rules, media outlets must seek prior approval from the
Khaama: The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the growing spread of infectious diseases and poor sanitary conditions among Afghan migrants deported from neighboring countries. WHO reports a surge in respiratory infections, diarrhea, skin conditions like scabies, and suspected COVID-19 cases among returnees. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan International: Taliban forces have arrested Mawlawi Abdul Malik, the former deputy head of the Panjshir Ulema Council, in Kabul, according to sources close to his family. The arrest took place on Wednesday, at a mosque in District 15 of the capital. Malik was reportedly taken to an undisclosed location, and his current whereabouts remain
Amu: Tajik authorities have reportedly begun detaining and forcibly deporting Afghan migrants, giving many just 15 days to leave the country, according to sources familiar with the situation. Several Afghan residents in Tajikistan told Amu that the crackdown has intensified in recent days, with dozens of men—many of them the heads of households—detained without prior