Participants Call for Women’s Support at EU Conference

The European Parliament is holding a two-day conference and a series of events to discuss the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan following the political change in mid-August last year.

Regional countries ask for inclusivity in Afghanistan, not a safe haven for terrorism: Delhi Declaration

Participants of the third Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan ended and all the participants unanimously agreed that Afghanistan should not be safe haven for terrorism and that an all-inclusive government should be established in the country.

500 Students to Be Trained in Handicrafts in Baghlan

Under this program, 500 girls and boys in the province will be included in a training course in various sections of handicraft making.

U.S. Afghan envoy pledges to press for women’s involvement in peace talks

The U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad said on Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s administration would press for “meaningful participation” for women and minorities in ongoing peace talks.

Taliban’s acting PM broke the silence, accused Ghani of corruption

Mohammad Hassan Akhund, the acting Prime Minister of Taliban broke the silence and spoke for the first time since his appointment following the criticizes in social media about him not speaking.

Taliban Ignores the Concerns of the People and the International Community

The United Nations has recently reiterated its concern over the situation in Afghanistan.

US Continues to be the Largest Aid Provider to Afghans: Blinken

The US State Secretary Antony Blinken, said that the US is closely watching the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and is continuing its humanitarian support for the people of Afghanistan to help them cope with this difficult situation.

Humanitarian Aid Is Cureless, We Must Export, Says Abbas Stanikzai

"Afghanistan has gained its independence after forty years and the defeat of the United States and its allies," Abbas said

Protesters Do Not Deserve Violence

Protesters should not be beaten with whips and gunstocks.

Frozen assets will lead to unemployment of 1.5 million Afghans: Afghan industrialists

Head of the Chamber of Mines and Industries of Afghanistan Sherbaz Kaminzada said that factories in the country which are on the brink of collapse will completely close if the assets of Afghanistan do not get unfrozen.

FM Atmar Holds Talks with Korean Foreign Minister, Discussed Bilateral Cooperation

Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Kang Kyung-Wha.

Taliban to be recognized by the world soon: Mujahid

Deputy Minister of information and culture and the spokesperson of the Taliban Zabiullah Mujahid has recently said that the world will soon recognize the Taliban.

Afghan All-Girl Robotics Team Members Land in Mexico

Five members of an all-girl Afghan robotics team arrived in Mexico on Tuesday evening, fleeing an uncertain future at home after the recent collapse of the US-backed government and takeover by the Taliban militant group.

UK Cooperates £50 Million for Education of Girls in Afghanistan

The prime minister of Britain Boris Johnson called on the leaders of the G20 summit to further struggle for the support of girls and women’s education in Afghanistan.

Take Effective Measures to Form an Inclusive Government, Says EU to Taliban

The European Union has called on the Taliban to take prompt, meaningful, and tangible steps to establish an inclusive government that reflects the richness of Afghan society in terms of ethnic, political, and religious affiliations, with men and women in senior positions.

West: No decision yet on Taliban recognition

The Biden administration is yet to take a decision on the recognition of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), says the US special representative.

NRF Claims to Have Fired a Rocket on a District of Kapisa

(NRF) Forces claim they attacked the building of the Hesa Awal district of Kapisa on Saturday night in response to the arrest of six women and three children by Taliban forces in the province.

School closure might create friction among Taliban: Rina Amiri

US special representative for Afghan women Rina Amiri has said the reopening of teenage girls’ schools in Afghanistan might lead to frictions among the Taliban leadership.

Khalilzad meets with activists and women on peace process

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad discussed the Afghan peace process and “how to move toward a political settlement” with Afghan peace activists on Wednesday.

US to increase pressure on IEA if decisions on women, girls are not reversed

The United States will take steps to increase pressure on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) government to reverse some of its recent decisions restricting the rights of women and girls if it shows no sign of rescinding the actions on its own.

Pakistan announces $28m in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

Pakistan announced to provide the people of Afghanistan with $28 million immediate humanitarian aid and will ease travel and trade restrictions at its land crossings with Afghanistan.

IEA makes first senior female appointment

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) Ministry of Public Health has announced that Dr Malalai Faizi has been appointed director of Malalai Maternity Hospital in Kabul.

Dozens of Ghor Women Take Up Arms in Support of ANDSF

Dozens of women took up arms – some of them heavy weapons – and marched in the capital city of Feroz Koh to pledge their support the Republic and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces.

US considering urgent visas for vulnerable Afghan women

Human and women’s rights advocates have asked Biden administration to add up to two thousand expedited and additional visas for women and advocated of women’s rights who are prone to danger and threat after US full pullout from Afghanistan.

Two Dead Due to Fire in Balkh

The incident took place at around 8:00 am on Friday night in the Barat shopping center in Mazar-e-Sharif.

Troika Plus reiterates support for Afghans following Islamabad meeting

Delegates who attended the Troika Plus meeting in Islamabad this week, to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan, expressed deep concern over the severe humanitarian and economic situation and reiterated their unwavering support for the people of the country.

IRA Negotiator, Fawzia Koofi Attends Meeting on Women’s Role in Afghan Peace Process

UNSC to discuss Taliban ordering women to cover faces

The United Nations Security Council will meet on Thursday to discuss an order by Afghanistan’s Taliban for women to cover their faces in public.

The Afghan Crisis Needs an Immediate Solution

Afghanistan's civilian population faced more complicated challenges.

Can’t afford to accept more refugees: Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan says Afghan refugees are the biggest concern for his administration.