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The hunger crisis in Afghanistan is disproportionately affecting women and children

AT Kabul: Nearly 16 million Afghan people in acute food insecurity, including 3.5 million people at emergency levels, according to UN’s World Food Program. Afghanistan is one of several countries around the world in the grip of a food crisis, where a mix of politics, economics and nature’s ravages are …

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Russians citizens participates in presidential elections in March 17, 2024

AT Kabul: Russia will hold a presidential election on March 15-17 which results will follow shortly afterwards and the winner will be commenced in May. Dmitri Zhirnov, the Russian ambassador to Afghanistan, regarding the organization of the Russian presidential election on March 17, 2024 stated that the Russian presidential election …

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Afghan man faces rape charges in Virginia, US

AT Kabul: An Afghan man was apprehended in Prince William County, Virginia, following an investigation into a sexual assault complaint, according to police statements. Reports from the media indicate that Mohammad Haroon Hakimi, 33 years old, is facing charges of rape following an accusation by a 27-year-old woman. She alleges …

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Amidst humanitarian distress, over 200 Afghan migrants have been deported from Pakistan

AT Kabul: The Ministry of Migrants and Repatriates in Afghanistan has announced the compulsory repatriation of 200 Afghan migrants from Pakistan. According to the ministry’s statement posted on its social media platform X on Monday, March 11, these migrants returned to the country via the Torkham border crossing. Additionally, the …

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A new educational TV channel launched to provide support for schoolgirls in Afghanistan

AT Kabul: On March 8, 2024, the Begum Organization for Women (BOW) declared the official inauguration of Begum TV, an educational television channel with the aim of providing learning opportunities to Afghan schoolgirls and students who have faced education deprivation under the Taliban regime. This launch coincides with Women’s International …

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OCHA reports that approximately 24 million individuals in Afghanistan require humanitarian assistance in 2024

AT Kabul: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan (OCHA) has reported that this year, 23.7 million people in the country require humanitarian assistance. OCHA conveyed this message on Sunday (March 10) via X channel, stating that 52% of those in need are women and …

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Afghanistan experiences a 10.2% inflation rate in January, according to the World Bank

AT Kabul: In January 2024, the World Bank announced a significant decline in headline inflation, dropping to -10.2 percent compared to the previous year. This downward trend extended to core inflation as well, reaching -6.5 percent year-on-year. The World Bank expressed apprehension regarding this ongoing core deflation, emphasizing the difficulties …

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The population of Afghanistan is estimated to be close to 35 million in the year 1402

AT Kabul: The recent declaration by Afghanistan’s interim government, putting the population at 34.9 million, sharply contrasts with international evaluations, which indicate a population exceeding 40 million. This notable difference highlights the difficulties in accurately assessing demographic figures amidst the country’s turbulent circumstances. According to the Afghan Statistical Office, men …

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Women entrepreneurs underscored market challenges at an exhibition between Afghanistan and Iran

AT Kabul: Female entrepreneurs raised concerns about the limited market opportunities for their products at a collaborative Afghanistan-Iran exhibition. They stressed the necessity for more exhibitions to expand market prospects for their merchandise. The exhibition, held at the Kabul Intercontinental Hotel, featured approximately 30 entrepreneurs showcasing Iranian goods and provided …

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“Terrorists attempting to cross the Pak-Afghan border were eliminated in a gunfire exchange”

AT Kabul: “Terrorists attempting to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border were ‘killed in an exchange of fire,’ according to the Pakistani Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Pakistani security forces killed a group of terrorists as part of their ongoing efforts against militants. The ISPR statement noted that military personnel detected the movement …

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