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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 …

AT News KABUL – Amid the escalating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, particularly affecting women and young mothers, women’s rights advocates have highlighted the detrimental impact of recent political turmoil and repressive Taliban policies. They contend that these developments have not only pushed the country back by decades but have also …

AT News KABUL – A group of British religious clerics who recently journeyed to Afghanistan has challenged the mainstream media’s depiction of the education situation in the country. Contrary to reports, they claim that the Taliban has not imposed a complete ban on girls’ education but has temporarily suspended liberal …

AT Kabul: In response to intense criticism, the commander of the U.S. Central Command has issued orders for a new interview with soldiers who witnessed the suicide attack on Kabul Airport in 2021. According to Reuters, this interview is being conducted at the direction of General Michael E. Kurilla, the …