A human rights organization in Afghanistan known as “Rawadari” has reported in its latest release, marking World Children’s Day, an alarming increase in various forms of violence against children in …
Rising suicides and child marriages in Afghanistan: Rawadari Report
A human rights organization in Afghanistan known as “Rawadari” has reported in its latest release, marking World Children’s Day, an alarming increase in various forms of violence against children in …
1 in 5 children in Afghanistan engaged in child labor
KABUL (Pajhwok): In Afghanistan, one in five children are engaged in child labor and the number of such children is high in Khost, Bamyan and Helmand provinces and less in Kabul, Badakhshan and …
Afghanistan Clinic Founded by Santa Barbara Dentist Faces Increasing Challenges
A Santa Barbara dentist founded a free dental clinic in Afghanistan over twenty years ago, but now its struggling to keep its doors open due to increased control by the Taliban. Dr. James Rolfe, 84, …
Why the property of exiled Afghan king in Dehradun was sealed
Dehradun’s Kabul House was sealed. It was once owned by Mohammad Yaqub Khan, the king of Afghanistan in the 19th century.
Australian who blew whistle on alleged war crimes in Afghanistan pleads guilty
David McBride, a former army lawyer who revealed information about alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan, has pleaded guilty to leaking classified information. David McBride was due to face …
Asia Album: “Goat grabbing” game welcomed in Afghanistan’s Kunduz
Horse riders compete in a game of Buzkashi or goat grabbing in Afghanistan northern Kunduz provinceBuzkashi is the Afghan version of a game that is …
Saffron traders in Afghanistan urge for more facilities in exports, visas
Saffron traders in western Herat province say the government needs to give them greater assistance in securing visas and exporting their goods overseas, particularly as the ninth Saffron Flower …
The Pakistani army kills 4 militants during a raid along the border with Afghanistan
Pakistan’s military says security forces killed four militants in a shootout during an overnight raid in the country’s northwest …
Six Afghan families with ties to Canada have been deported from Pakistan, veterans group says
Six Afghan families with ties to Canada have been deported from Pakistan back to Afghanistan, a Canadian veterans group says.