AT News KABUL – The European Union has voiced its concerns over the human rights situation in Afghanistan during the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee. In an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, the EU expressed its …

AT News KABU – The Iranian anti-narcotics headquarters has expressed a willingness to cooperate with the United Nations in addressing the issue of poppy cultivation and drug production in Afghanistan. While Iran claims to be working towards peace, sustainable development, and security in the region, some remain skeptical about the …

AT News KABUL – In devastating streak of earthquakes in Herat province, the Taliban regime’s brutal misogynistic policies pushed many women to make life-and-death decisions, resulting in a disturbing loss of lives. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.3, struck on October 11th, laying waste to entire villages and claiming …

AT News KABUL – In a recent seismic event in Afghanistan’s Herat province, 13 individuals sustained injuries and were promptly transported to the hospital, according to Noor Gul Walizada, the head of the province’s regional hospital. The United States Geological Survey reported the quake as having a magnitude of 5.0 …

AT News KABUL – The World Bank has warned that the ongoing economic turmoil in Afghanistan is getting worse. In its most recent Afghan Development Update, it says Afghanistan economy continues to contract, even after the Taliban’s takeover, leading to increased uncertainty and fragility. According to the report, one significant …

AT News KABUL – UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday urged a “humanitarian ceasefire” in the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas and called for global “action to end this godawful nightmare”. The war has left thousands dead and displaced a million Palestinians, who Guterres said need “much more” than …

AT News KABUL – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called upon the Pakistani government to suspend the forcible returns of Afghan nationals as the November 1 deadline approaches. It said it is concerned about the potential for a human rights catastrophe and is urging Pakistan to …

AT News KABUL – The Islamic State terrorist group has asserted responsibility for a devastating explosion that rocked Kabul, leaving four individuals dead and seven others injured. The incident unfolded on Thursday evening within a commercial complex situated in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood of Kabul. This area has long been associated …

AT News KABUL – Tensions are rising as Uzbekistan pursues mediation with Afghanistan over the Qosh Tepa canal project, which has raised concerns about water security in the region. Officials in Uzbekistan have announced that a government delegation will travel to Afghanistan in the coming months to engage in negotiations …

AT News KABUL – Pakistan announced its plans on Thursday to establish “holding centers” for undocumented Afghan refugees as the November 1 deportation deadline approaches for hundreds of thousands of Afghans residing in the country. The move has raised concerns and led to disputes between the Afghan and Pakistani governments. …