Ariana:.The World Food Programme (WFP) has said that three out of four Afghan families borrow money to buy food. On average, a family’s debts are AFN 38,200 (nearly $560), according to the organization. WFP has warned that as winter worsens in Afghanistan, millions face extreme hardship, with one in four families struggling to get enough food. Click here to read more (external link).
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Amu: The Afghanistan Under-19 cricket team faced a heavy defeat against Sri Lanka in their second match of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup, losing by 131 runs. This marks Afghanistan’s second loss in the tournament, following their 45-run defeat to Bangladesh in their opening match. Afghanistan will look to turn their fortunes around in their next match against Nepal, scheduled for Tuesday. Click here to read more (external link).
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Khaama: On Sunday, December 1st, the airline stated in a statement that it will launch a new weekly route between Kabul and Doha, with flights scheduled every Tuesday. In recent months, several airlines have resumed their flights to Afghanistan, signaling a gradual reopening of air travel in the region country. Click here to read more (external link).
AFP: An Afghan environment official on Sunday said the country must be allowed to participate in future global climate talks, after returning from COP29 in Baku where Taliban officials attended for the first time. The Afghan delegation were invited as “guests” of the Azerbaijani hosts, not as a party directly involved in the negotiations. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: The Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan announced that 200 new cases of HIV/AIDS have been identified in the country this year, and currently, 1,400 individuals infected with the virus are receiving treatment. Meanwhile, the BBC World Service has categorized Afghanistan among the countries that have seen an increase in HIV/AIDS cases in recent years. Click here to read more (external link).
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DW: The Islamist Taliban rulers have banned girls from attending school beyond sixth grade and women from going to university. They have also removed all topics related to human rights and women’s rights from school and university curricula, saying issues related to equality, liberty, elections and democracy contradict Taliban ideology. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: Now, the owners say they have lost everything. “We invested everything we had into these businesses, but the Taliban has taken it all away,” one cafe owner said. “If the closures are permanent, I will have no money left to secure my future.” The closure of the cafes follows a broader crackdown on women’s rights in Afghanistan, where the Taliban has barred women from higher education, most forms of employment, and public spaces, including parks and gyms. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: Prosecutor Karim Khan confirmed that his office has already launched investigations into the alleged crimes in Afghanistan, including human rights violations against women, and will continue these efforts. The Prosecutor emphasized that investigations have been independent, impartial, and focused on allegations of gender-based discrimination and harassment. Click here to read more (external link).