By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi March 22, 2022 Afghanistan is already mired in the world’s worst humanitarian disaster marked by widespread hunger, economic collapse, and the mass displacement of people. Now an extremely contagious viral disease — measles — is thriving in the country’s weakened state. Those issues have caused “irreparable damage” to Afghan children, according to
Reuters: The parents of Reuters photographer Danish Siddiqui, who was killed in a Taliban attack in Afghanistan last year, have begun legal action at the International Criminal Court (ICC) against the Islamist group, a lawyer for the family said on Tuesday. Click here to read more (external link).
8am: The mosque attributed to Imam Ali in the city of Mazar-e-Sharif used to host thousands of visitors from across the country each year during Nowruz festival. This year, however, no official ceremony took place in the city, as the Taliban opposed the New Year celebration, even calling the festival as not in line with
Ariana: Cricket fans across Afghanistan have welcomed the news that this year’s TATA IPL 2022 Season will be broadcast live on Ariana Television after ATN secured broadcasting rights of this exciting annual cricket tournament. Click here to read more (external link).
8am: Salang Pass is one of the major highways of the country connecting Kabul to the Northern provinces and usually being blocked during the winter due to harsh weather. Accidents that usually result in causalities are being reported from time to time on this highway, mostly during the winter season. Click here to read more
AFP: Resettlement of Afghans to the United States wound down to a trickle by late February, but as focus turns to the Ukraine war and a new refugee crisis, advocates are urging lawmakers to ensure Afghans can stay for good. Click here to read more (external link).
Al Jazeera: The Taliban rule and the flagging economy have seemingly put a dampener on celebrations this year. While the scenes at the shrine and mosque feel much like any other Nowruz in Afghanistan, today the numbers – even at peak hour on the eve before Nowruz – are fewer than last year. Click here
Al Jazeera: Digital currencies, impervious to international sanctions, allow handful of young Afghans to avoid the worst of crisis. Click here to read more (external link).