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24 December

Taliban’s stranglehold plunges women’s rights to new lows

AT News KABUL – As 2023 draws to a close, Afghanistan remains entangled in a dire humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting the well-being and freedoms of women and girls under the rule of the Taliban. Since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021, the situation has reached new lows, with severe repercussions …

24 December

India reiterates call for inclusive government in Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – In a strong address to the UN Security Council, India has emphasized the pressing need for an inclusive and representative government structure in Afghanistan. Despite global attention waning, India remains deeply concerned about the situation in its neighboring country and called for concerted efforts to combat …

24 December

Afghanistan to launch massive polio vaccination campaign

AT News KABUL – In a bid to safeguard the health of more than 8.8 million children, Afghanistan is set to initiate an extensive polio vaccination campaign starting this Monday, as announced by the Health Ministry on Sunday. The campaign is slated to last four days, with an extension to …

24 December

UN urges Taliban to stop use of child soldiers

AT News KABUL – The United Nations has issued a compelling call to the Taliban, urging them to acknowledge individuals below 18 as children and cease their recruitment into security forces. The UN expressed deep concern about the vulnerability of Afghan children, highlighting a disturbing trend of violence against them. …

23 December

Afghanistan’s youth suffering in Taliban’s darkness

AT News KABUL – Amidst the challenging circumstances in Afghanistan, its youth are facing a harrowing reality under the Taliban’s oppressive rule. Two decades of American influence had given them hope for a brighter future, but the Taliban has shattered those dreams, turning education into a mockery. For many, education …

23 December

Retired Japanese engineer continues water project in Afghanistan, honoring slain doctor’s legacy

AT News KABUL – In an endeavor to carry forward the humanitarian work of the late Dr. Tetsu Nakamura, a retired Japanese engineer, Norio Owa, 73, has embarked on a mission to complete Nakamura’s water hydration project in Afghanistan. Nakamura, a revered doctor known for transforming barren lands into thriving …

23 December

Afghanistan economy crumbles under Taliban’s self-sufficiency plan

AT News KABUL – In the wake of the Taliban’s takeover more than two years ago, Afghanistan’s economy is facing significant challenges as the militant group endeavors to make the nation self-sufficient. Despite international isolation and economic hurdles, the Taliban-led government is forging ahead with ambitious projects aimed at bolstering …

23 December

Afghan children at crossroads; UN reveals escalating risks amidst lack of services

AT News KABUL – Children in Afghanistan are facing heightened risks due to limited access to essential services, as per a recent UN report highlighted by the United Nations Secretary-General. Despite a decrease in severe violations, Afghan children continue to grapple with increased vulnerabilities following the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul. …

22 December

Taliban begin sweeping book purge in universities, targeting political, religious texts

AT News KABUL – The Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education has issued a directive to private universities and higher education institutions across Afghanistan, calling for the removal of books deemed “contradictory to Hanafi jurisprudence, political, and pose challenges to faith.” The directive, signed by Sheikh Shakirullah Wahdat, head of the …

22 December

UN urges Taliban to adhere to global norms

AT News KABUL – In a recent UN briefing, Roza Otunbayeva, the UN’s representative for Afghanistan, emphasized the importance of the Taliban adhering to “international norms” for the country’s inclusion on the global stage. This is as the lack of progress in addressing human rights issues is a major hurdle …