Bombs And Blackboards: The Challenges Of Girls’ Schooling In Afghanistan’s Rural Regions
A bombing attack on her home and a lack of resources are just a few of the obstacles Khanomjan Noori has overcome to establish a girls school in the village of Dakhai in Afghanistan’s eastern Khost Province. More 1,000 girls now attend the school, which she opened four years ago. But there are many challenges to providing education for girls in Afghanistan’s rural regions, some of which are under the control of Taliban militants.
ICC ranks Nabi 2nd, Rashid 7th among all-rounders
Khan (left) and Nabi (right)
Ariana: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday that Mohammad Nabi, Afghan cricket player, has is placed 2nd among all-rounders and Rashid Khan is 7th in the ICC’s all-rounders ranking. The ranking was announced Wednesday. Click here to read more (external link).
Eight ministerial nominees have flawed educational documents
1TV: Eight ministerial nominees have flawed educational documents, an assessment by the parliament’s higher education and cultural commission shows. They are Hasina Safi for the ministry of women’s affairs, Nisar Ahmad Ghoryani for the ministry of industry and commerce, Masouma Khawari, for the ministry of communications and IT, Qudratullah Zaki for the ministry of transport, Muhibullah Samim for the ministry of borders and tribal affairs, Noor Rahman Akhlaqi for the ministry of refugees and repatriation, Bashir Ahmad Tahyenj for the ministry of labor and social affairs, Najibullah Yamin for the ministry of public works. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan: 86 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported
Tolo News: The Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday reported 86 new positive cases of COVID-19 out of 356 samples tested in the last 24 hours. According to the Public Health Ministry’s data, the cumulative number of total cases is now 41,814, the number of total reported deaths is 1,548, and the total number of recoveries is 34,404. Click here to read more (external link).
1TV Afghanistan Dari News – November 3, 2020
Saleh Sees Taliban Behind Kabul University Attack
Amrullah Saleh
Tolo News: First Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Tuesday blamed the Taliban for Kabul University attack and said there are many evidences to prove his claim. Giving details about his daily morning meetings with security officials, Saleh said the weapons used by the attackers do not match the weapons shown by “fake” Daesh statement in which they claimed responsibility for the attack. Saleh said the two men shown in “fake” Daesh statement do not resemble with the “terrorists” killed in Kabul University attack. The first vice president said that the Taliban flag was also found in a box belonged to the “terrorists.” He added that the last words they wrote on the walls of the classrooms were “long live Taliban.” Click here to read more (external link).
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Donors likely to pledge less aid for Afghanistan: Reuters
1TV: International donors are likely to pledge less aid for Afghanistan when they meet in Geneva next month, Reuters reported on Tuesday. The donors are also likely to impose stricter conditions and commit funds for a shorter period at the conference on Afghanistan which takes place every four years. Click here to read more (external link).
On Afghan Highways, Even the Police Fear the Taliban’s Toll Collectors
NYT: Since the United States signed a troop withdrawal agreement in February with the Taliban, the militants have established new checkpoints along major highways, seizing control of long stretches of roadways, extorting millions of dollars a month from truckers and travelers and even displacing the police’s own efforts to extort bribes. Click here to read more (external link).
Islamic State Claims Kabul University Attack That Kills 22
Islamic State claimed responsibility for Monday’s attack on Kabul University that killed at least 22 people and injured a dozen more. Afghan security forces said the attack ended after an hours long gunfight. VOA’s Hikmat Sorosh reports from Kabul.
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