Amu: The UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has inscribed the art of crafting and playing the rubab as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, recognizing Afghanistan and its neighbors Iran, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Rubab is one of the oldest musical instruments in Central, South, and Southwest Asia. Crafted from dried mulberry wood collected in deserts,
Ayaz Gul VOA News December 3, 2024 ISLAMABAD — Taliban authorities in Afghanistan are reported to have banned medical schools from admitting female students, removing the last remaining opportunity for women to pursue higher education. The decree issued by the reclusive Taliban leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, took effect Tuesday, a day after it was communicated at a
Afghanistan International: Following the referral of Afghanistan’s case to the International Criminal Court, the court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, announced that he would soon request arrest warrants for Taliban officials. He said that investigations into human rights violations, particularly women’s rights, in Afghanistan were ongoing. Click here to read more (external link).
The Diplomat: China’s key interests in Afghanistan are security related. It aims to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a safe haven for terrorists who threaten its interests and those of its partners in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). In particular, China wants to ensure that Uyghur separatists do not find sanctuaries in Afghanistan. Additionally, China
Amu: Afghanistan’s Under-19 cricket team suffered a narrow loss to Nepal by one wicket in their third and final match of the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup. This defeat marks Afghanistan’s third loss in the tournament, ending their campaign without a win. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: Cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that affects two to three of every 1,000 children worldwide, remains severely underdiagnosed in Afghanistan, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said in a recent report. The report highlights a dire shortage of diagnostic resources and specialized healthcare professionals, leaving many Afghan children suffering in silence as
Amu: Afghanistan’s boxer Mudasir Nayebkhil was defeated by his Ukrainian opponent in the 75-kilogram category during the Asian Boxing Championships held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on Monday. The match was part of the ongoing Asian Championship tournament, which has drawn boxers from across the continent to compete in a range of weight classes. Click here
Amu: The altercation began when one female student confronted the Afghan girl alone. Unable to overpower her, the aggressor was soon joined by several classmates, escalating the situation into a group beating. The videos show multiple students kicking and striking the Afghan girl while she lay on the ground. A local resident eventually intervened to
Afghanistan International: The Economic Times has identified Afghanistan as the most dangerous country in the world for travellers, citing war, political instability, and rampant crime as the primary factors. The Economic Times attributed Afghanistan’s dire state to decades of war, including the Taliban’s resurgence, which have resulted in widespread violence and insecurity. The report also