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Afghani Value Climbs, Now 94 Afs Per Dollar

Shahed English December 16, 2021 0

Afghan currency has stopped its steep drop against the dollar, which severely affected food prices across the country. On Wednesday, one US dollar was exchanged for 102 Afs. On Tuesday money exchangers said a US dollar was traded for around 123 Afs, and in some cases 130Afs. Today, one US

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2 Killed, 4 Injured in 2 Kabul Explosions

Shahed English December 10, 2021 0

Two explosions occurred in western Kabul city on Friday afternoon and two people were killed and four were injured, officials said. Saeed Khosty, the Interior Ministry spokesman, said the first explosion occurred in Dasht-e-Barchi in western Kabul city and targeted a transport vehicle. Two civilians were killed and three others wounded in the blast. Khosty […]

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1000s of Displaced People Still Live in Kabul: Officials

Shahed English December 6, 2021 0

Officials at the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations (MoRR) said that there are still thousands of internally displaced and homeless people in Kabul which are in need of urgent basic humanitarian assistance. They added that the ministry has so far relocated 4,000 internally displaced families to their home provinces. “This assistance is not enough, people […]

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Joint Intl Statement Issued Over Concerns of HRW Findings

Shahed English December 5, 2021 0

The governments of the United States, European Union, and 20 other countries in a joint statement on Saturday expressed their concerns over the “summary killings and enforced disappearance” in Afghanistan reported by the Human Rights Watch HRW. The joint statement is released by the United States of America, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, the European […]

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Herat Saffron Yield Cut in Half by Drought

Shahed English November 30, 2021 0

Officials from Herat’s agriculture department say that saffron production in the province has decreased this year compared to last year. Pir Mohammad Halimi, head of the agriculture department, said due to the drought and lack of water saffron fields in the province have been less productive. “Around 10 (metric) tons of saffron have been harvested […]

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Reuters: World Bank Working to Move Funds for Afghan Aid

Shahed English November 30, 2021 0

The World Bank is finalizing a proposal to deliver up to $500 million from a frozen Afghanistan aid fund to humanitarian agencies, people familiar with the plans told Reuters, but it leaves out tens of thousands of public sector workers and remains complicated by US sanctions, Reuters reported. Board members will meet informally on Tuesday […]

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ACCI: Afghan Exports to Iran Increase by 50%

Shahed English November 28, 2021 0

Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) said on Saturday that this year Afghanistan’s exports to Iran has reached $17 million, which is a 50% increase in the country’s exports compared to last year. “We have been exporting goods to Iran for 30 to 35 years, but still Iran does not import some important goods. […]

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PM Akhund: Islamic Emirate Seeks Good Intl Relations With All

Shahed English November 27, 2021 0

The Islamic Emirate Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund’s first public speech was aired on Saturday evening. It was broadcast on public television but with an audio message only. Hassan Akhund covered a range of issues including the Taliban’s fight against the US, the poverty in the country, security issues and Afghanistan’s relations with regional […]

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UNHCR: 500,000 Afghans May Leave in Next 4 Months

Shahed English August 29, 2021 0

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimated that 500,000 Afghans will leave the country in the next four months. The political uncertainty following the collapse of the former government to the Taliban in mid-August will force people to start a mass migration, the UNHCR said. According to the UNHCR, up until now there […]

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Biden Pledges to ‘Hunt Down’ Those Behind Airport Attack

Shahed English August 28, 2021 0

The two back-to-back explosions outside Kabul airport that claimed over 100 lives have been met with sharp reactions by world leaders and international organizations including the United Nations. US President Joe Biden pledged that the people behind the attack will face retribution. Thirteen US soldiers also lost their lives in the explosions. “Those who carried […]