Afghanistan Times

AT Kabul: Russia is ready to intensify the expansion of Eurasian transport routes, including those to Afghanistan and South Asia, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said. “Further steps towards the development of the North-South international corridor are a priority. As we have said before, this project can compete with the …

AT Kabul: The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) called on Afghan rulers to urgently take steps to establish a stronger legal aid framework, and to stop torture of detainees. In a report issued on Wednesday, UNAMA said it has documented more than 1,600 cases of human rights violations committed …

AT News KABUL – The mental health of Afghan women, who have been grappling with the harsh measures imposed by the Taliban since they assumed power two years ago, has shown a disturbing decline across the nation, according to a comprehensive report jointly published by three United Nations agencies on …

AT News KABUL – In a much-needed move, the United Nations has included the issue of Afghan women and children’s rights on the agenda of the General Assembly. This development was announced on Monday. Reported by The Associated Press, the decision highlights a concerning situation in Afghanistan. Even two years …

AT News KABUL – Pakistan has temporarily halted the import of various food products, with a specific focus on fresh fruits and vegetables from Afghanistan. This decision, made by Pakistan customs officials, comes as a response to a new requirement that importers must adhere to for customs clearance on the …

AT News KABUL – US National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby during a press conference on Monday reiterated the United States’ stance of not recognizing the Taliban, stating that the Taliban had failed to fulfill their international commitments. “We have not extended recognition to the Taliban, and there are no …

AT News KABUL – The United Nations World Food Program (WFP), the world’s largest initiative combating hunger, is confronting an unprecedented funding crisis, with its Executive Director Cindy McCain sounding the alarm on Sunday, warning that they are in a “desperate situation” and could exhaust their funds as early as …

AT News KABUL – In an address to a gathering in Badakhshan province, Khalid Hanafi, Taliban’s acting minister of vice and virtue, has defended the decision to impose hijab regulations for women in Afghanistan. Hanafi claims that this policy does not infringe upon women’s rights and is supported by the …

AT News KABUL – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres marked a somber milestone on Monday, September 18, as it has been two years since girls in Afghanistan were prohibited from attending high school. In a post, he denounced this as an indefensible violation of human rights that has inflicted enduring …

AT News KABUL – On the second anniversary of the closure of secondary schools for girls in Afghanistan, Amnesty International has issued a compelling statement, demanding the urgent restoration of educational opportunities for girls in the nation. “Thousands of Afghan girls’ futures and aspirations hang in the balance,” Amnesty International …