AT Kabul: According to the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees, Pakistan expelled more than 300 Afghan migrants on Saturday, February 24. The ministry reported that these individuals comprised 28 families who crossed into Afghanistan via the Torkham and Spin Boldak border crossings. Pakistan has been deporting undocumented Afghan migrants since November …
Read More »Watchdog reports Taliban ban on female media involvement in Khost.
AT Kabul: According to a media watchdog group, the Taliban has enforced a prohibition on females communicating with radio stations or television channels in Khost province, southeastern Afghanistan. Media heads have reportedly been cautioned against broadcasting female voices in their programs. The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) has obtained a statement …
Read More »Turkmenistan to Host 5th Summit of Foreign Ministers from Afghanistan’s Neighboring Nations
AT Kabul: During a visit to Ashgabat, Chinese Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong, convened with Turkmenistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet Kakabayevich Gurbanov. Their talks centered on bolstering collaborative efforts in supporting Afghanistan’s reconstruction. Yue also affirmed China’s backing for Turkmenistan’s hosting of the 2024 summit, which is expected to …
Read More »West Pledges US Support to Reintegration of Afghanistan into Intl Structure
Kabul- The US special representative for Afghanistan expressed support for continuing the “format” of the Doha Meeting and called for a UN-led process to create a roadmap for Afghanistan’s full integration into the international system. Thomas West highlighted a strong consensus on collective interests in Afghanistan, emphasizing the universal desire …
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 »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 »Second meeting of UN Special Envoys ends in Qatar
AT News KABUL – The United Nations wrapped up its 2nd meeting of Special Envoys on Afghanistan on Sunday, with the presence of General Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations. However, absence of the Taliban from proceedings marked a significant development. The group cited unmet demands, including recognition …
Read More »UN initiates consultations to appoint special envoy for Afghanistan
AT News KABUL – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, announced on Monday the commencement of consultations regarding the potential appointment of a U.N. envoy tasked with facilitating dialogue between Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government and the global community. Addressing reporters at a press conference, Guterres disclosed that despite extending …
Read More »Deadly avalanche kills 25 in Nuristan
AT News KABUL – An avalanche wreaked havoc in the eastern Afghan province of Nuristan, claiming the lives of at least 25 individuals and leaving eight others injured, according to a provincial official. The disaster struck the village of Nakre in the Tatin valley of Nuristan overnight, burying homes under …
Read More »UN commences Doha meetings on Afghanistan with Taliban absence
AT News KABUL – The United Nations has kicked off a two-day session in Doha focusing on Afghanistan, with the notable absence of Taliban representatives. This gathering, comprising four distinct sessions, aims to address pressing issues within the country. Scheduled to commence on Sunday, February 18th, the first meeting convenes …
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