On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (EVAW), the United Nations in Afghanistan calls on everyone to increase efforts to prevent and redress violence against women and girls, particularly in the context of the outbreak of COVID-19.
Leaders gathered at the virtual Afghanistan donor conference on 23 and 24 November 2020 must put women and girls at the centre of discussions, says CARE International in a press release.
Muzghan and her Aunt Nasreen are the female assassins who lured an Afghan security official to his death with promises of sex before shooting him dead.
The Human Rights Watch on Saturday stated that Afghanistan’s foreign donors should ensure that priority with regards to financial aid is given to education and health, particularly for women and independent media in the conflict- ravaged country.
Afghanistan Ministry of Higher Education said based on a decision by cabinet, all higher education intuitions will be on holiday due to the second wave of COVID-19 from 28th November 2020 till March 2021.
On a Saturday afternoon in late October, a suicide bomber tried to enter an education centre in Kabul. Prevented from doing so by security guards, the attacker entered a nearby lane and set off the explosives. At least 24 people were killed including schoolchildren. Many more were injured.
A presidential decree announced on Monday that Uzbekistan plans to increase two-way trade with Afghanistan to $2 billion by 2023 and resume direct flights between the two countries starting in 2021.
KABUL, Afghanistan – Acting Interior Minister Masoud Andarabi bids to double the “presence of female officers” among the Afghan National Police, according to the Ministry of Interior Affairs, Bringing the total number to 10,000.
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UN Calls for Solidarity, Commitment to End Violence Against Women & Girls
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (EVAW), the United Nations in Afghanistan calls on everyone to increase efforts to prevent and redress violence against women and girls, particularly in the context of the outbreak of COVID-19.
Women’s Voices Need to be Heard in Afghanistan’s Peace Negotiations: Care International
Leaders gathered at the virtual Afghanistan donor conference on 23 and 24 November 2020 must put women and girls at the centre of discussions, says CARE International in a press release.
Afghan Forces Rescued Child from Kidnappers in Kabul
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) says Afghan forces rescued a child from kidnappers on Monday night.
26,000 Afghan Children Killed or Maimed Since 2005: Save the Children
An average of five children have been killed or wounded every day for the past 14 years in war-torn Afghanistan, a charity has found.
Afghanistan Reports 282 New COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours
Ministry of Public Health reported Monday, that out of 1,323 samples, 282 cases have turned positive in the last 24 hours.
Women Assassins of Haqqani Network
Muzghan and her Aunt Nasreen are the female assassins who lured an Afghan security official to his death with promises of sex before shooting him dead.
Qatar Renews Solidarity with Afghan People to Achieve Peace
Human Rights Watch Urge Foreign Donors To Support Girl Education in Afghanistan
The Human Rights Watch on Saturday stated that Afghanistan’s foreign donors should ensure that priority with regards to financial aid is given to education and health, particularly for women and independent media in the conflict- ravaged country.
Universities, Higher Education Institutes to Shutdown in The Coming Week
Afghanistan Ministry of Higher Education said based on a decision by cabinet, all higher education intuitions will be on holiday due to the second wave of COVID-19 from 28th November 2020 till March 2021.
Religious Educational Institutions to Biometrically Register ‘Students’
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On a Saturday afternoon in late October, a suicide bomber tried to enter an education centre in Kabul. Prevented from doing so by security guards, the attacker entered a nearby lane and set off the explosives. At least 24 people were killed including schoolchildren. Many more were injured.
Afghan acting defense minister ‘not sure’ if peace talks will yield result
Afghanistan’s Acting Defense Minister Asadullah Khalid said on Tuesday he was not sure if peace talks with the Taliban will yield a result.
Uzbekistan to resume direct flights to Afghanistan in January
A presidential decree announced on Monday that Uzbekistan plans to increase two-way trade with Afghanistan to $2 billion by 2023 and resume direct flights between the two countries starting in 2021.
MoIA Bids to Double Women Presence among Afghan Police
KABUL, Afghanistan – Acting Interior Minister Masoud Andarabi bids to double the “presence of female officers” among the Afghan National Police, according to the Ministry of Interior Affairs, Bringing the total number to 10,000.
Heavy Snowfalls Activate Power Turbines in Mahipar Dam
Kabul and a number of other provinces have witnessed heavy snowfall in the second month of the autumn season.