AT News KABUL – An explosion rocked western Kabul on Thursday, killing at least four worshippers in a mosque and leaving nine individuals critically injured, according to a statement from Kabul police spokesperson. The cause of the explosion remains shrouded in uncertainty. Video footage captured at the scene depicts a …

AT News KABUL – In a recent statement, Hafiz Mohibullah Shakir, the Acting Consul General at the Afghan Consulate in Peshawar, reaffirmed that the Islamic Emirate, or the Taliban administration, had issued a fatwa explicitly declaring that attacking Pakistan is not considered jihad or holy war. This declaration comes as …

AT News KABUL – In a significant development at the UN General Assembly, a senior US diplomat, David Johnson, has called for the Taliban to be held accountable for their continued human rights violations in Afghanistan. Johnson, who serves as Washington’s Senior Adviser for South and Central Asia, made these …

AT News KABUL – A senior Russian diplomat has confirmed Moscow’s commitment to maintaining communication with key nations in the context of Afghanistan. The Russian presidential envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, expressed this commitment, emphasizing that while there are no specific dates set for these engagements in the near future, …

AT News KABUL – Afghanistan is grappling with a multitude of intricate human rights issues, demanding immediate attention, as emphasized by Richard Bennett, the United Nations’ special rapporteur for human rights in Afghanistan. Bennett paints a grim picture of the country’s human rights landscape, attributing it to the Taliban’s repressive …

AT News KABUL – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed deep concern to his Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen on Monday regarding the rising civilian casualties resulting from Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. He voiced China’s distress over the situation and condemned any actions that harm civilians, emphasizing the importance …

AT News KABUL – In a comprehensive report released by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Monday, an alarming picture of human rights violations in Afghanistan from July to September has come to light. This report sheds light on distressing developments that have had a significant impact …

AT News KABUL – The United Kingdom’s Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, has addressed the upcoming inquiry into alleged murders by special forces personnel in Afghanistan. He acknowledged that this inquiry is likely to be an emotionally charged and uncomfortable process for some involved. In a meeting …

AT News KABUL – In a disturbing revelation, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has documented more than 1,600 cases of human rights violations within prisons under Taliban administration. The report, released Monday by UNAMA’s Human Rights section, sheds light on a distressing trend spanning 19 months. Spanning from …

AT News KABUL – Herat province in western Afghanistan has once again been shaken by an earthquake, compounding the suffering of its residents already grappling with a series of significant tremors in recent weeks. The latest event, with a magnitude of 4.4, occurred during the early hours of Monday. This …