Reuters: Thousands of Afghan children have been hospitalized this winter with pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses amid a massive humanitarian crisis brought on by the de facto Taliban takeover of the country in 2021. The country has been hit by a massive cut in much-needed international aid, as well as by Western sanctions and a
8am: A foreign terrorist in the ranks of the Taliban was killed by unknown individuals in Badakhshan. Speaking to Hasht-e Subh from Badakhshan on Thursday, January 5, sources identified this Taliban fighter, Abu Omar, a citizen of Tajikistan. Abu Omar was one of the skilled Taliban minelayers who played a prominent role in destroying the
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty January 5, 2023 The German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) says an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 has rocked the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. The GFZ said on its website that the earthquake, recorded at 2:25 p.m. GMT on January 5, had a depth of 191 kilometers. There were no immediate
Khaama: The area of this contract is estimated 4500 square kilometers, scattered in the country’s three northern provinces including Saripul, Jawzjan and Faryab. In the contract, it is stated that Afghanistan’s share is 20 percent at present, and it will reach up to 75 percent in the future. Click here to read more (external link).
Roshan Noorzai VOA News January 4, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Taliban have said that a court on Thursday is expected to issue a ruling on whether licenses should be revoked for several media outlets. Abdul Haq Hammad, a spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture, told Voice of America the move is focused on
Nike Ching VOA News January 4, 2023 WASHINGTON — The United States has been assessing the impact of the Afghan Taliban’s ban on the employment of women by nongovernmental organizations while pondering policy options that may be unveiled soon. “We’re committed to standing up for women wherever their rights are threatened, including in Afghanistan, as unfortunately
US News and World Report: Afghan women have seen their rights disappear since the Taliban regained control of their country in August 2021. In August 2021, after 20 years of war, the United States withdrew its troops from Afghanistan. Following America’s exit, the Taliban – a predominantly Pashtun, Islamic fundamentalist group – quickly regained power
Khaama: The residents of southeastern Kabul, District 8th in the capital of Kabul, witnessed several blasts on Wednesday afternoon. In addition to the explosions, gunfire has also been heard by the residents, told Tolo News. In recent months, Afghanistan has seen a crisis security situation, with numerous targeted attacks and bombings against civilians and international
Tolo News: A businessman was released in an operation by the Islamic Emirate [Taliban] forces in Taimani area in Kabul on Monday night, an official said. According to the officials, at least four kidnapers were killed in the operation. “A clash happened between the abductors and the security forces, in which four people were killed