Afghanistan's National Environmental Protection Agency Urges Restraint from Hunting Migratory Birds

KABUL (Afghan Verified) - The National Environmental Protection Agency of Afghanistan has called on citizens to refrain from hunting and harassing migratory birds as their passage season begins.

The agency stated in notices that a large number of migratory birds pass through Afghanistan's territory and airspace, stopping briefly in some areas. These birds play a significant role in global biodiversity and maintaining environmental balance.

The migration routes are divided into two main paths: the first covering Kabul, Parwan, Kapisa, Paktika, Ghazni, Takhar, Kunduz and Balkh provinces; the second including Helmand, Nimruz, Farah and Herat.

Residents in these provinces have been asked to avoid hunting, harassing or destroying the habitats of the birds during their passage and stopovers. The directive is based on decree No. 6038 from the High Authority of the Prime Minister's Office, dated 19 Sha'ban 1447 Hijri.

Security institutions and local officials have been tasked with cooperating to enforce the decree and prevent illegal hunting. The agency emphasized that protecting migratory birds is a national responsibility essential for preserving the environment, natural resources and biodiversity.

Citizens are urged to report any observed illegal hunting or harm to provincial environmental agencies and relevant security institutions.