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United States Deports 12 Afghan Migrants to the Central African Republic

Shahed English August 30, 2026 0

The United States has deported dozens of migrants, including 12 Afghan nationals, to the Central African Republic. The Associated Press reported that the migrants arrived in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, on Saturday (August 29). Sawy Aru, from the organization “First

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UNAMA: 137 people flogged over a three-month period

Shahed English July 28, 2026 0

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says the Taliban have continued to carry out corporal punishment in recent months without making public announcements, flogging 137 people over a three-month period. In its latest report, covering April, May, and June 2026, UNAMA said its Human Rights Service documented the corporal punishment of 137 individuals,

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Death Toll from Nuristan Floods Rises to 23; More Than 100 Still Missing

Shahed English July 21, 2026 0

Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management Authority, currently under Taliban control, says the death toll from the floods in Nuristan has risen to 23, while more than 100 people remain missing. Taj Mohammad Hemat, the deputy spokesperson for the authority, said in a video message on Tuesday (July 21) that the bodies of 15 victims have so […]

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European Union: Afghanistan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world

Shahed English July 20, 2026 0

The European Union says that Afghanistan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world and emphasizes that providing proper healthcare services for mothers and newborns is of particular importance. On Sunday, 28 Saratan, the European Union wrote on the platform X that it had jointly visited a midwife-managed maternity care center in […]

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One Million Afghan Citizens Work in the Carpet-Weaving Industry

Shahed English July 18, 2026 0

The Economic Deputy Office of the Taliban’s Prime Minister’s Office says that around one million Afghan citizens are employed in the carpet-weaving industry. In a post published on X on Saturday, July 18, the office stated that exports of Afghan carpets have increased significantly in recent years, and international demand for the country’s handmade

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WHO Issues Heatwave Warning for Afghanistan

Shahed English July 18, 2026 0

The World Health Organization (WHO) in Afghanistan has urged citizens to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families from extreme heat as temperatures continue to rise across the country. In a message posted on X on Saturday, July 18, the WHO advised people to stay hydrated by drinking water regularly, wear light and […]

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Poland Detains 71 Migrants, Including Afghan Nationals, at Its Borders

Shahed English July 14, 2026 0

Poland’s Border Guard has announced that it detained 71 migrants, including several Afghan nationals, during a three-day operation along the country’s borders with Lithuania and Belarus. In a statement released on Monday, July 13, the Border Guard said the migrants were identified and detained at the borders with Lithuania and Belarus. After completing the

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Taliban Defense Minister visits Badakhshan

Shahed English July 5, 2026 0

Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, the Taliban’s Minister of Defense, has traveled to Badakhshan amid reports of rising internal tensions within the group involving one of its local commanders, Juma Khan Fateh. The Ministry of Defense of the Taliban stated in a press release on Sunday, 14 Saratan, that Mujahid visited several districts of Badakhshan province as […]

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UN: Half of Afghanistan’s Population Expected to Live in Cities by 2060

Shahed English July 2, 2026 0

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) says that by 2060, one in every two people in Afghanistan is expected to be living in urban areas. In a post on X on Thursday, July 2, UN-Habitat said that many Afghan cities are not yet prepared for such rapid urbanization. The UN agency stressed that by […]

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Pakistan Strikes Three Afghan Provinces; Taliban Say Dozens of Civilians Killed and Injured

Shahed English June 29, 2026 0

After Pakistan announced strikes on alleged positions of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the Afghan provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar, the Taliban said that dozens of civilians were killed and injured in the attacks. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on X on Monday morning that “dozens of civilians, including women and children,” were