Afghanistan Times
AT News Kabul: The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on X said that the United Nations is against executions. UNAMA said on X: “Two people were publicly executed today by Afghanistan’s de facto authorities in Ghazni province. The UN is strongly opposed to the death penalty. It is …
Read More »Hundreds died in Afghanistan due to respiratory illness, says WHO
AT Kabul: The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that since the beginning of winter, the number of patients with respiratory problems has increased. The cold weather is also considered to be the cause. It is further stated that since January 1, 2024, in 34 provinces of Afghanistan, more than 286,000 …
Read More »Residential building fire in China’s Nanjing city kills at least 15
AT Kabul: At least 15 people have been killed and 44 injured in a fire at a residential building in eastern China’s Nanjing, local authorities said Saturday. The fire broke out early Friday morning, officials said at a press conference, with a preliminary investigation suggesting the blaze started on the …
Read More »2.3M pregnant women suffer from malnutrition in Afghanistan, says WFP
AT Kabul: The World Food Program (WFP) announced that 2.3 million pregnant women in Afghanistan are suffering from malnutrition. According to this organization that most people in Afghanistan do not have enough food to eat. “Most of the people of Afghanistan, not only cannot eat nutritious food, but also do …
Read More »US stresses inclusive Afghan future amid Taliban standoff
AT News KABUL – In the latest development regarding the Taliban’s refusal to participate in the UN-organized meeting in Doha, the United States has underscored the importance of inclusivity in shaping Afghanistan’s future beyond Taliban control. US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller emphasized that while the Taliban’s absence from the …
Read More »Russia condemns UN Afghanistan meeting as ‘failure’
AT News KABUL – Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, has criticized the recent two-day special envoys meeting on Afghanistan held by the United Nations, labeling it a “failure” in light of the Taliban’s absence. Speaking on Tuesday, Zakharova underscored the importance of Taliban participation, suggesting that any new initiatives …
Read More »Unarmed Afghans shot by UK Special Forces, says British minister
AT News Kabul – The UK’s Veterans’ Minister, Johnny Mercer, has disclosed that serving army officers informed him of instances where unarmed Afghans were allegedly shot by UK special forces in Afghanistan. Mercer’s revelations came during his testimony to the Afghanistan inquiry, which scrutinizes the killings of unarmed civilians by …
Read More »$400M needed for Western Afghanistan’s earthquake recovery
AT News KABUL – The United Nations has issued an urgent call for over $400 million to aid western Afghanistan in its recovery from a devastating earthquake that struck last October. The quake, measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, claimed the lives of approximately 2,000 individuals, leaving entire villages in …
Read More »Taliban permit female enrollment in state medical schools
AT News KABUL – The Taliban have authorized the enrollment of female high school graduates in state-run medical institutes in Afghanistan for the upcoming academic year starting in March, according to state-run Bakhtar news agency. The Ministry of Public Health in Kabul has issued a directive facilitating the enrollment process …
Read More »Taliban minister warns Pakistan of 1971-like partition
AT News KABUL – Taliban’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai has issued a warning to Pakistan reminiscent of the 1971 partition that led to the creation of Bangladesh. Stanikzai’s recent thorny remarks highlight escalating tensions between the Taliban and its former ally. The warning comes amidst criticism from …
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