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
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
RFE/RL’s Radio Mashaal RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi November 20, 2023 Protesters in Pakistan have blocked a major border crossing with neighboring Afghanistan to protest against Islamabad’s refusal to allow document-free travel, which has hit traders and the local economy on both sides hard. Late on November 19, protesters in Chaman, a border town in Pakistan’s southwestern
Ariana: The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) said in a report published on Friday that Afghanistan’s economy is on the verge of collapse. USIP said that most Afghan families are facing difficulties to meet their basic needs. Increasing return of migrants, restricting women’s work, and banning poppy cultivation without providing alternative crops for farmers
Michael Hughes: The U.S. State Department shrugged its collective shoulders, so to speak, and seemed to say “not my problem” when pressed on the Taliban siphoning large portions of American humanitarian aid. Instead of taking any responsibility, the U.S. suggested international aid organizations should be blamed for getting ripped off by the radical movement. On
By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi November 16, 2023 Afghan traders are asking Pakistan to release thousands of containers filled with imports stranded at the southern seaport of Karachi after authorities blocked their transit claiming the goods are being smuggled back into Pakistan after they arrive in Afghanistan. Yunus Mohmand, the acting head of the Afghanistan Chamber of
Ariana: Mohammad Qasim Amiri, the head of the Mines and Petroleum Department in Panjshir said the deposits were found in Parian district. Amiri stated that approximately 1,250 emerald deposits have now been identified in the province. Since the Islamic Emirate [Taliban] took control of the country, local authorities in Panjshir have overseen the extraction and
Ariana: Ali Salajegheh, the head of Iran’s department of environment, told reporters on Wednesday that for the first time, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has acknowledged Iran’s water share should be released from the Helmand River. He said the IEA acknowledged this during the economic delegation’s recent visit to the country. “Fortunately, during the
Ariana: The US Inspector General for the Reconstruction of Afghanistan (SIGAR) John Sopko said Tuesday the Islamic Emirate [Taliban] is diverting or otherwise benefitting from a considerable amount of U.S. assistance. Testifying at a hearing before the Committee on Foreign Affairs US House of Representatives, Sopko shared how US funds have been provided to or
Tolo News: Fly Dubai, a UAE-based airline, resumed flights to Kabul on Wednesday, 24 Aqrab, after stopping for two years and four months. According to flydubai.com, the daily flights occur at 9:30 and 14:55, Afghanistan Time. “In the past, Fly Dubai had four flights every day. Now, from the 22nd, three daily flights will be