Amu TVUNICEF Praises Mothers in Afghanistan as Heroes of Their Communities
Highlighting their essential roles in education, health and caregiving, the agency noted the acute humanitarian needs facing more than 21 million Afghans including over 10 million women and girls, along with high rates of malnutrition among mothers and elevated maternal mortality.
Culture
Analysis Explores History and Philosophy of War Across Civilizations
Since the creation of civilization on Earth, only 300 years of relative peace have occurred. The analysis classifies wars by purpose, scale, and other criteria while reviewing their treatment in religious and mythological traditions.
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International
Afghan UN Representation Urges Accountability for Taliban Human Rights Violations
The delegation will participate in side events addressing justice for women, the link between education bans and child marriage, and expanded learning opportunities at the Human Rights Council session from June 15 to July 7.
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Society
Dozens of brick kilns constructed on farmlands in Herat's Zindajan district
Landowners leased plots for three to five years seeking profits, but smoke and dust from the kilns have destroyed crops, spread plant disease, and threatened saffron, figs, and silkworm breeding.
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Culture
Afghans Observe Anniversary of Ahmad Zahir's Birth and Death
The singer, known for pioneering a fusion of Afghan and Western music styles, was born in Kabul in 1325 and died on the same date in 1358 in a reported traffic incident.
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Economy
Iran Begins Exporting LPG to Afghanistan from Khorramshahr Port
The first LPG shipments from the port are expected to reduce prices for Afghan consumers as trade relations between the two countries continue to develop.
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International
US Representative Calls Efforts to Legitimize Taliban Dangerous and Reckless
The legislation would designate the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization, classify their government as a state sponsor of terrorism, and prohibit US federal agencies from recognizing the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
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Society
World Food Programme Reports Regional Crises Complicating Aid Delivery to Afghanistan
A shipment of hundreds of tons from Indonesia was forced to take a detour adding more than 8,000 kilometers and crossing seven borders to reach its destination in Kabul and Afghan provinces.
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Society
Taliban Impose New Restrictions on Girls' Schools and Madrasas in Herat
UNAMA confirmed the arrest of at least thirty women by the morality police and the death of one teenage boy in protests, while a Doctors Without Borders employee was also detained.
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Politics
Afghanistan Women's Political Participation Network Demands Inquiry into Extortion of Detained Women's Families in Herat
Led by Taranom Saeed, the network cited reports of women and girls held for several days with payments of 25,000 to 50,000 afghanis demanded from families for their release and appealed to the United Nations and international community to intervene.
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Culture
Ninth Salsal International Poetry Festival Opens in Uppsala Focusing on Mother Tongue and Free Thought
The event paid special tribute to Afghan writer Asef Soltanzadeh and featured poetry recitals by Jasim Mohammad and Lars Hager as well as lectures by academic speakers.
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International
Hundreds of Afghans Released from Pakistani Prisons Return Home
Pakistan deported 18,794 Afghan migrants in the same week while Iran deported at least 832. Nearly 800 families also returned through four border crossings and received registration, aid and land allocations.
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Culture
Conference in Krakow Highlights Afghanistan's History and Diversity
Speakers included Besmellah Taban of Jagiellonian University, who addressed Western perceptions, along with talks on cultural diversity such as buzkashi and the political situation.
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International
U.S. Forces Intercept Iranian Drones Targeting Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz
The drones were shot down before reaching any targets, with shipping traffic unaffected, at a time when the United States and Iran are nearing an agreement to end their conflict.
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Security
Afghanistan Freedom Front Claims Attack on Taliban Morality Police in Herat
The group said three officers were killed and two wounded in the operation carried out around 10 p.m. on 22 Jawza, though local sources disputed any deaths.
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International
Reports Say UAE Agreed to Release Up to $20 Billion to Iran
More than three billion dollars have already been transferred according to the reports, which tie the move to diplomatic efforts amid US-Iran-Israel tensions. The UAE Foreign Ministry has denied the claims, labeling them false and unfounded.
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Security
EU Envoy Describes Taliban Crackdown on Herat Protests as 'Very Serious'
Gilles Bertrand said the European Union has condemned the violence both publicly and privately, while the United Nations confirmed the detention of at least 30 women and the death of a teenage boy during protests.
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International
Facebook Faces Widespread Outage
More than 5,700 reports were logged mainly from the United States and the Philippines as monitoring showed ongoing issues with the service.
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Security
Taliban disperse protest gathering in Herat with gunfire
Young protesters had gathered near the governor's office on 22 Jawza to demand an end to restrictions on women after arrests by the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice.
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Culture
BBC Correspondent Liz Doucet Wins Women’s Nonfiction Prize for Kabul Hotel Book
The book draws on her time living at the Intercontinental Hotel starting in 1988 and examines the experiences of its staff across multiple eras of Afghan political history.
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Politics
Taliban Cabinet Meeting Held in Kandahar Chaired by Hibatullah Akhundzada
Senior Taliban figures attended the session, which covered enforcement of religious decrees alongside internal disputes and external relations.
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International
Iran warns Afghan refugees against unauthorized protests
The warning requires Afghan migrants to obtain official permits for any gatherings or face legal consequences, following online calls for a protest in Mashhad over women's arrests in Herat.
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Society
UNAMA Warns Taliban Restrictions on Women's Jobs Increase Child Labor in Afghanistan
More than 2.2 million girls are out of school and over one million children are engaged in hard labor, the statement said, as poverty and restrictions on women's employment push families to rely on children for income.
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Society
Doctors Without Borders condemns arrest of female staff member by Taliban in Herat
The paramedic was released after signing a pledge to follow the rules. The detention occurred during a wider operation in the western city that prompted protests dispersed by security forces.
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Security
Herat Residents Report Tense Situation Three Days After Protests
Residents in Herat report that the situation remains tense three days after protests, with increased Taliban security measures and phone checks in Hazara areas. UNAMA confirmed one teenage boy was killed and others injured during demonstrations in the Jibraeel area.
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Politics
UN Expert Calls for Restraint Ahead of Possible Protest in Herat
UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett calls for restraint in Herat ahead of possible protests, following the death of an 11-year-old boy and arrests during earlier demonstrations over women's rights.
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Society
Reports of Increased Arrests by Taliban Morality Police for Shaving Beards in Kandahar
Taliban morality police in Kandahar have increased arrests of men for shaving or trimming beards, with residents describing daily stops, vehicle checks, and humiliating treatment.
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International
US Plans to Deport Afghan and Syrian Migrants to Central African Republic
The US is preparing to send approximately 20 migrants including Afghans to the Central African Republic as part of a third-country removal plan, drawing criticism from over 80 lawmakers concerned about risks to those who aided US forces.
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Politics
Iranian Officials Deny Final Agreement Reached With United States
Iranian officials denied US President Donald Trump's claim that a final agreement had been reached with the United States on nuclear issues.
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Society
International Labour Organization Reports Nearly 138 Million Children Engaged in Labor Worldwide
The International Labour Organization reports that 138 million children are engaged in child labor worldwide, with Afghanistan facing significant challenges due to war, poverty, and economic pressures since 2021, though exact figures are unavailable.
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