Tag: Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s water crisis goes regional
Over four decades of war, Afghanistan wielded limited control over five major river basins that flow across its…
From drought to floods, water extremes drive displacement in Afghanistan
Next to small bundles of belongings, Maruf waited for a car to take him and his family away…
Photos of men celebrating Taliban anniversary as women are barred in Kabul
A man kisses a picture of Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani on the windshield of a car decorated with…
Afghanistan is starting its fifth year of Taliban rule. Here are 5 things to know
The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in 2021 for the second time. Since then, the former insurgents have…
The Taliban deny using force to divert international aid in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban on Thursday denied using force to divert international aid in Afghanistan, responding to…
The Taliban will shower Kabul with flowers from helicopters for their takeover anniversary
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban will shower Kabul with flowers from helicopters to mark the fourth anniversary of…
New offensive against militants displaces thousands in northwest Pakistan
KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani security forces have launched a much-awaited “targeted operation” against militants in a restive…
Taliban investigating death threats against United Nations’ Afghan female staff, report says
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women working for the…
Pakistan says soldiers kill 33 fighters near Afghan border
Pakistani security forces have killed 33 fighters who tried to cross into the southwestern province of Balochistan from…
Pakistani forces kill 33 militants in overnight operation near Afghan border
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani security forces killed 33 militants who attempted to enter the insurgency-hit southwest from…
Reintegrating millions of Afghan refugees is critical to a peaceful future, a UN official says
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Reintegrating Afghan refugees is critical to the country’s peaceful future as social cohesion will be…
Afghanistan’s Taliban have ‘weaponized’ the judicial system to oppress women, UN expert says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have “weaponized” the legal and judicial system to oppress women and…