AT News KABUL – In a bid to safeguard the health of more than 8.8 million children, Afghanistan is set to initiate an extensive polio vaccination campaign starting this Monday, as announced by the Health Ministry on Sunday. The campaign is slated to last four days, with an extension to …

AT News KABUL – The United Nations has issued a compelling call to the Taliban, urging them to acknowledge individuals below 18 as children and cease their recruitment into security forces. The UN expressed deep concern about the vulnerability of Afghan children, highlighting a disturbing trend of violence against them. …

AT News KABUL – Amidst the challenging circumstances in Afghanistan, its youth are facing a harrowing reality under the Taliban’s oppressive rule. Two decades of American influence had given them hope for a brighter future, but the Taliban has shattered those dreams, turning education into a mockery. For many, education …

AT News KABUL – In an endeavor to carry forward the humanitarian work of the late Dr. Tetsu Nakamura, a retired Japanese engineer, Norio Owa, 73, has embarked on a mission to complete Nakamura’s water hydration project in Afghanistan. Nakamura, a revered doctor known for transforming barren lands into thriving …

AT News KABUL – In the wake of the Taliban’s takeover more than two years ago, Afghanistan’s economy is facing significant challenges as the militant group endeavors to make the nation self-sufficient. Despite international isolation and economic hurdles, the Taliban-led government is forging ahead with ambitious projects aimed at bolstering …

AT News KABUL – Children in Afghanistan are facing heightened risks due to limited access to essential services, as per a recent UN report highlighted by the United Nations Secretary-General. Despite a decrease in severe violations, Afghan children continue to grapple with increased vulnerabilities following the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul. …

AT News KABUL – The Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education has issued a directive to private universities and higher education institutions across Afghanistan, calling for the removal of books deemed “contradictory to Hanafi jurisprudence, political, and pose challenges to faith.” The directive, signed by Sheikh Shakirullah Wahdat, head of the …

AT News KABUL – In a recent UN briefing, Roza Otunbayeva, the UN’s representative for Afghanistan, emphasized the importance of the Taliban adhering to “international norms” for the country’s inclusion on the global stage. This is as the lack of progress in addressing human rights issues is a major hurdle …

AT News KABUL – A Taliban official stated on Thursday that Afghan girls of all ages are now permitted to attend religious schools, traditionally exclusive to boys. The announcement follows remarks from U.N. special envoy Roza Otunbayeva, who noted “more and more anecdotal evidence” suggesting girls could study in Islamic …

AT News KABUL – The United States has once again strongly refuted allegations of abandoning arms in Afghanistan during the military withdrawal in August 2021, dismissing the claims as a “farce.” John Kirby, U.S. National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, addressed the issue, asserting that the weapons in question …