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Afghanistan tops global list for highest landmine-affected areas
Khaama: In its latest report, the Danish Refugee Council has highlighted that the lands in Afghanistan, where 70% of the population currently resides in rural areas, are heavily contaminated with landmines. This is particularly concerning given that 80% of the Afghan population is directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods. The prevalence of
Another Retrograde Step: Taliban “Purge” University Libraries
8am: The Ministry of Higher Education, under Taliban control, has instructed all universities in the country to purge their libraries of books from the republic era and replace them with the book “Seerat”, or the prophetic biography. A copy of the ministry’s letter has been made available to the Hasht-e Subh Daily, revealing that the
Afghan Bodybuilder Breaks Down Over His Hungry Family’s Sacrifices
Afghan Ali Reza Asahi says his path to the gold medal in the World Bodybuilding Championships in Seoul on November 9 was paved with pain. The 50-year-old father and husband, who won in the over-40 category, says in order to win he had to eat what little protein his family could afford while his family
Female Afghan Students Decry US Visa Denial
Akmal Dawi VOA News November 21, 2023 Nineteen-year-old Dewa — not her real name — had an admission letter to an undergraduate college program in the United States and a scholarship covering all her expenses. But the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, rejected her student visa application, saying they believed she was intending to immigrate.
Pakistan, Iran Jointly Deport Over 500,000 Afghan Nationals
Ayaz Gul VOA News November 21, 2023 ISLAMABAD — The United Nations and partner agencies renewed a call Tuesday for countries to immediately suspend mass deportations of Afghan nationals, citing the onset of a harsh winter and the “worsening” humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The call comes amid reports that Iran and Pakistan have collectively forced out
Earthquake Of Magnitude 4.1 Hits Afghanistan
ANI: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Afghanistan on Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. The quake took place in early hours today at 00:03:14 IST and was reported at a depth of 73 km. No casualties have been reported. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – November 21, 2023
Afghanistan to tour India for three-match T20I series in January
Ariana: Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Tuesday that the country’s team will tour India for a three-match T20I series in early January 2024. The three T20I matches are scheduled for the 11th, 14th and 17th of January in Mohali, Indore and Bengaluru cities respectively. Click here to read more (external link).
Taliban Gun Down Civilian in Andarab
8am: Local sources in Baghlan province report that the Taliban targeted an unarmed civilian in Andarab, unleashing a barrage of gunfire. The incident occurred on Monday, November 20, in the Qasan Dara area of Andarab. The young man subjected to the gunfire was named Mir Aqa. Following his arrest, the Taliban reportedly executed him by