Afghanistan Times

AT News KABUL – The UN World Food Programme (WFP) disclosed its decision to scale back aid to Afghanistan due to a severe budget shortage. The reduction in aid, affecting approximately 10 million people, comes at a critical time during the harsh winter season. In a video statement released on …

AT News KABUL – Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Afghanistan, has issued a pressing call for Muslim nations to address the pervasive restrictions faced by women and girls in Afghanistan. The focus of Bennett’s plea lies in dispelling the misconception of inherent restrictions on …

AT News KABUL – A mega plan by the Taliban to construct a hydroelectric dam on the Kunar River in eastern Afghanistan has sparked alarm in neighboring Pakistan. The proposed dam, lacking a bilateral water-sharing agreement between the two nations, has become a focal point of concern for Pakistani officials …

AT News KABUL – In a significant diplomatic meeting, the former president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, engaged with a delegation from Japan’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation, including Tadamichi Yamamoto, Dr. Atsushi Sunami and other distinguished members. The gathering, attended by Takayoshi Kuromiya, the ambassador of Japan in Afghanistan, emphasized the historical …

AT News KABUL – US special envoy for Human Rights in Afghanistan, Rina Amiri, has called for an immediate cessation of the Taliban’s prohibition on women working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), citing its severe impact on the delivery of essential humanitarian aid. Expressing her concerns, Amiri asserted, “The Taliban’s suspension …

AT News KABUL – Nicholas Kay, the former British ambassador to Afghanistan, spoke about the United Nations’ role in Afghanistan, stating that disagreements among Security Council members have hindered the UN’s effectiveness in Afghanistan, Gaza, and other countries. He mentioned that the UN is unable to act without the support …

AT News KABUL – In a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, reiterated the need for dialogue and understanding to address the bilateral issues between Afghanistan and Iran. During the Sunday meeting, the Iranian envoy underscored Tehran’s support for …

AT News KABUL – In a heartbreaking turn of events, Afghan schoolgirls are concluding their sixth-grade education in tears, as the Taliban imposes a strict ban on further studies for girls. This distressing development follows the withdrawal of US and NATO troops from Afghanistan in September 2021 after two decades …

AT News KABUL – As 2023 draws to a close, Afghanistan remains entangled in a dire humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting the well-being and freedoms of women and girls under the rule of the Taliban. Since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021, the situation has reached new lows, with severe repercussions …

AT News KABUL – In a strong address to the UN Security Council, India has emphasized the pressing need for an inclusive and representative government structure in Afghanistan. Despite global attention waning, India remains deeply concerned about the situation in its neighboring country and called for concerted efforts to combat …