In a video published on Monday, WFP stated that it has been forced to reduce food aid to around 10 million people due to a lack of funds during the harsh winter season. It has further called on …
Afghanistan launches new polio vaccination drive amid rising cases
The Taliban government on Monday launched a new polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan, seeking to immunize around 8.8 million children nationwide. The four-day vaccination campaign will target …
EU Contributes €3 Million To Afghanistan Relief Efforts
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid (OCHA) reports a three million euro ($3.2 million) contribution from the …
USD 185 million needed for providing medicines, supporting hospitals in Afghanistan: WHO chief
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that USD 185 million is needed for providing medicines and supporting hospitals in Afghanistan. On Wednesday, Ghebreyesus said that funds are …
The youth of Afghanistan are trapped in the Taliban’s darkness
A recent Human Rights Watch report warns that the Taliban have irreparably harmed the education of Afghan boys, who are often ignored in the media.
UN special envoy calls for more direct engagement with Taliban regime in Afghanistan
The United Nations Security Council should have more “direct engagement” with the Taliban regime that has seized power in Kabul, according to the head of the UN mission there. Roza Otunbayeva is the …
Opinion: The youth of Afghanistan are trapped in the Taliban’s darkness
Abandoned by the world, Afghanistan’s youth are trapped in a nightmare. They grew up under two decades of American influence, dreaming of a future where they could pursue their education. But the …
Afghanistan has a growing female suicide problem
Girls and young women in Afghanistan are committing or attempting suicide in significantly higher numbers since the Taliban took control of the country and started restricting their movement and …
Efforts underway to set up joint-stock company in Afghanistan: Ministry
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) says efforts have begun to establish a joint-stock company at the country level. The ministry officials said that those who have less money can become …
Myanmar Surpasses Afghanistan as World’s Largest Opium Producer
A United Nations report shows that Myanmar has taken the place of Afghanistan as the world’s largest producer of opium.