FBI arrests Afghan man officials say planned election day attack in U.S.
WASHINGTON — The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an election day…
Gender, nationality ‘sufficient’ to grant Afghan women asylum: Top EU court | Women’s Rights News
The ruling follows Austria’s refusal to recognise the refugee status of two Afghan women.The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that gender and nationality…
Blast kills at least six people in Afghan capital, 13 wounded | Taliban News
Explosion takes place in southern Kabul area of Qala-e-Bakhtiar, and no group has claimed responsibility so far.An explosion in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, has killed at…
Afghan women sing to protest Taliban’s new laws | Newsfeed
NewsFeedAfghan women are posting videos of themselves singing online to protest a new set of Taliban laws which prohibit women from speaking aloud in public.Published…
FBI seeks information in disappearance of Afghan American business contractor
The FBI is seeking help in locating Mahmood Shah Habibi, a business contractor who disappeared in 2022 in Afghanistan. Photo courtesy of the FBI Aug.…
Taliban lament lack of support despite victory against illicit Afghan drugs
Afghanistan’s Taliban claimed Tuesday that their crackdown on illegal drug production in the country has helped address a major global challenge but expressed frustration at…
Pakistan says registered Afghan refugees can stay for one more year | Refugees News
Pakistan says it will extend the validity of Proof of Registration cards of 1.45 million Afghan refugees for one year.Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan has announced…
Victorian mother found guilty of forcing daughter to marry man who murdered her
In short: Shepparton woman Sakina Muhammad Jan was found guilty of coercing her daughter Ruqia Haidari into marrying Perth man Mohammad Ali Halimi in November 2019.Ms Haidari,…
Why is Pakistan expelling Afghan refugees? | TV Shows
Afghanistan says the move is illegal, but Pakistan insists it’s for security reasons. Hundreds of thousands of Afghans are being forced to leave Pakistan as…
Johnny Mercer given deadline to challenge order to hand over names to Afghan inquiry
In heated exchanges, Mr Mercer repeatedly refused to reveal the names of the "multiple officers" who he said had approached him during his time as…
One in 10 Afghan children under five malnourished, 45 percent stunted: UN | Poverty and Development
Roya carefully spoon-feeds her daughter fortified milk in a ward for malnourished children, praying the tiny infant will avoid a condition that stalks one in…
Johnny Mercer challenging order to hand over names to Afghan inquiry
He previously told the inquiry that he had received a direct account from a serving member of the SBS who said he had been asked…
Military camp to be used to house Afghan escapees
It will house 50 people, who helped the UK in the war in Afghanistan, by the end of March. Source link
Deadline for minister to give names to Afghan inquiry
Johnny Mercer has been ordered to provide names to the Afghanistan inquiry by 5 April. Source link
At least three killed in suicide bombing in Afghan city of Kandahar | ISIL/ISIS News
At least 12 others wounded in blast that targeted a group of people waiting outside a bank in city centre. At least three people have…
Attack on Pakistan army post near Afghan border kills seven, military says | Conflict News
Assailants used vehicle packed with explosives as well as suicide vests in attack that also involved a shootout. An armed group attacked a military post…
Elite Afghan soldiers turn barbers, gym trainers in India to escape Taliban | Taliban
New Delhi, India – It is almost 5:40 in the evening. A hair salon in New Delhi’s bustling New Friends Colony neighbourhood is alive with…
Afghan women stage rare protests, braving Taliban reprisals | Women’s Rights News
As handfuls gather on International Women’s Day, UN rights rapporteur calls for release of detained rights activists. Small groups of Afghan women have gathered in…
The ‘inclusive’ Afghan government Afghans do not want | Opinions
On February 18, UN Secretary-General António Guterres will host a meeting of special envoys for Afghanistan in Doha, Qatar. The Taliban has confirmed it will…
UN ‘concerned’ Taliban detaining Afghan women for dress code violations | Women’s Rights News
Taliban chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says the UN preoccupation with Afghan women is unwarranted. The United Nations mission in Afghanistan is “deeply concerned” about Taliban…