Afghanistan Times

KABUL – Iran’s envoy to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, revealed on Thursday that Tehran allocates more than $10 billion annually to support Afghan refugees, despite insufficient aid from the international community. “More than six million Afghans have sought refuge in Iran, placing immense strain on our limited resources,” …

KABUL – In a sobering briefing to the United Nations Security Council on Thursday, Roza Otunbayeva, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, highlighted the Taliban’s stringent enforcement of Islamic law and cultural norms, which have led to unprecedented restrictions on women and girls across the country. Otunbayeva detailed …

KABUL – The Taliban on Wednesday expressed approval of Russia’s parliamentary decision to consider removing the group from Moscow’s list of designated terrorist organizations. They described the move as a significant step toward enhancing diplomatic ties and fostering regional security. In a statement issued by the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign …

KABUL – Khalil Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting minister for refugees and a prominent figure in the Haqqani network, was killed Wednesday in a suicide bombing at the Ministry of Refugees’ headquarters in Kabul. The attack claimed at least four other lives, according to reports from CNN and CBS News. The …

KABUL – The United Nations mission in Afghanistan on Tuesday called on the Taliban leadership to uphold international human rights obligations, emphasizing that such a commitment is vital for the nation’s protection and prosperity. This appeal follows unconfirmed reports that Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has ordered educational institutions to suspend …

Russia took a significant step on Tuesday towards potentially recognising Afghanistan’s Taliban government, as the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, approved a law allowing the removal of the Taliban from Moscow’s list of banned terrorist organisations. This was the first of three required readings, as reported by the …

KABUL – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Education Above All Foundation (EAA) have signed a $50 million agreement aimed at bolstering educational programs in Afghanistan. The signing took place on Sunday, December 8, during the annual Doha Forum. The agreement’s primary goals include enrolling 100,000 …

KABUL – The Taliban have extended congratulations to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on their successful overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Taliban expressed optimism for a unified and stable Syria under an Islamic government aligned with the aspirations of its people. “The …

KABUL – Afghanistan’s economy has shown signs of modest recovery, according to a recent World Bank report, which highlighted a slight GDP growth of 2.7% driven primarily by private consumption. After two years of severe contraction, this recovery, alongside a decline in food prices, has started to improve household welfare, …

KABUL – In Afghanistan, under the Taliban’s rule, women have once again found themselves imprisoned within the walls of their own country. Despite global attention on the crisis, particularly following the 9/11 attacks, the situation for women in the country has deteriorated, and the world appears unwilling or unable to …