Tolo News: said on Saturday that a staggering 1.2 million Afghans were displaced this year alone – noting that a volatile security situation in the country was the main reason for the crisis. AIHRC says that most of those displaced are now subjected to poor living conditions. Despite the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations’ claim that it
1TV: Afghanistan fell down by two positions in 2014 to 171th from 169th a year earlier, according to the 2015 World Human Development Report released by the United Nations. Click here to read more (external link).
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty By Afifa Sakib and Frud Bezhan December 6, 2015 Long-standing tradition holds that being a virgin is required for brides in Afghanistan, and they are expected to prove it. One Afghan woman, speaking with RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan on condition of anonymity, says it is still customary in some areas of the country
Ariana News: The very first female photography exhibition has been held in Kabul. Four female photographers have visited various central provinces of Afghanistan and have taken photographs of women in remote areas. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama Press December 5, 2015 Breaking News: Huge fire has erupted at a shopping center in Mandawi area of Kabul city. Blazes of the fire has engulfed at least three markets burning several shops. Firefighters and civilians have been trying to extinguish the fire and there is no immediate report about the losses caused by
CHARDARA DISTRICT, Afghanistan, (IRIN) – Food prices are shooting up in Afghanistan as the harvest has been halted in the country’s breadbasket in the northern province of Kunduz, where farmers have fled fighting and fields are infested with explosives. Click here to read more (external link).