SocietyAfghan Migrants in Pakistan Face Dire Conditions Amid Torkham Border Closure
Afghan migrants in Pakistan report struggling to meet basic needs, facing arrests, school closures and housing denials, with hundreds waiting at the closed Torkham border to return home. Migrants including Gul Mohammad, Allahmir Miakhil and Shahin describe prison conditions during Ramadan and urge reopening the crossing.
Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Addresses 6,000 Women's Rights Cases in Solar Year 1404
The Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice reported addressing around 6,000 women's rights cases in solar year 1404, along with resolving enmities, treating mental patients, arresting sorcery suspects and handling public complaints.
Reliable10 Killed, 551 Injured in Traffic Accidents During Eid al-Fitr in Kunduz Province
Ten people were killed and 551 injured in traffic accidents in Kunduz province during Eid al-Fitr, according to Public Health Directorate officials. In Laghman, one person died and 10 were injured in seven incidents.
UnverifiedKabul Sources: Women Forced into Begging After Taliban Work Bans
Local sources in Kabul report that Taliban bans on women's work have forced many family-supporting women into begging, exposing them to street insults and violence. The women and sources urge UN intervention amid broader restrictions on education and movement.
Reliable10 Players Withdraw from Afghanistan National Football Team for Asian Cup Qualifiers
The Afghanistan Football Federation announced that 10 players, including Habibullah Askar and Awis Azizi, have withdrawn from the national team for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against Myanmar and Syria due to family issues, injuries, and Middle East security concerns. Coach Jose Antonio Noguera plans to focus on domestic players after these matches to build a more committed squad.
ReliableWHO Warns Tuberculosis Remains Serious Health Threat in Afghanistan
The World Health Organization warned on World Tuberculosis Day that tuberculosis remains a serious health threat in Afghanistan, with thousands infected annually and many cases undiagnosed. WHO representative Edwin Siniza urged collective action for early detection and improved treatment access, stating the goal of ending TB is achievable.
ReliableWorld Food Programme Warns Middle East Tensions Could Worsen Hunger in Afghanistan
The World Food Programme warns that food transport disruptions from Middle East tensions, including ship rerouting due to insecurity in key sea lanes, could worsen hunger in Afghanistan where one-third of the population relies on aid. About 70,000 tons of food are stuck, alternative routes have raised costs, and experts fear a broader crisis if issues persist until June.
ReliableAfghanistan National Football Team to Host Myanmar Match in Myanmar
Afghanistan's national football team will host its home match against Myanmar in Myanmar itself, marking the third straight home game abroad after previous ones in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Syria has already qualified from the group with 12 points.
UN-Habitat: Unequal Access to Housing Deprives Many Afghans of Clean Water
UN-Habitat announced that unequal access to housing, land, and basic services in Afghanistan has left many without clean water and health facilities, framing these as human rights issues. The organization referenced UNICEF and UNESCO reports on the impacts of water-fetching burdens on children, women, and girls' education and employment.
ReliableNational Disaster Management Authority Signs 137 Agreements Worth $53.4 Million
Afghanistan's National Disaster Management Authority signed 137 agreements worth $53,413,770 with national and international institutions in solar year 1404. The pacts focus on disaster preparedness, emergency aid, and support for affected people.
ReliableNearly 80% of Kabul Residents Rely on Wells Amid Worsening Water Crisis: UNAMA
UNAMA reports that nearly 80 percent of Kabul residents depend on wells for water, with half dried up amid declining groundwater levels due to drought, climate change, urban growth and poor management. Access to safe water is increasingly costly, affecting the entire city, while UNICEF notes gains in national water access and an economic commission approves a Panjshir water transfer project.
ReliableAfghanistan's New Academic Year Begins Without Girls Above Sixth Grade for Fifth Year
The new academic year started in central and cold provinces of Afghanistan without girls above sixth grade, the fifth year in a row under Taliban restrictions. UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett and affected girls urged an end to the bans amid warnings of long-term harms.
ReliableWomen's Freedom Lantern Movement: Nowruz Symbolizes Victory of Light Over Darkness Amid Rights Bans
The Women's Freedom Lantern Movement of Afghan Women stated that Nowruz symbolizes light's victory over darkness amid Taliban bans depriving females of education and work rights. The group urged international support as secondary and higher education remains closed to girls above sixth grade and women in their fourth year under the restrictions.
UN Rapporteur Calls Ongoing Ban on Afghan Girls' Education 'Unacceptable'
UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett called the ongoing ban on girls above sixth grade attending school and women entering university 'unacceptable' as Afghanistan begins a new school year coinciding with Nowruz. The restrictions, in place since the Taliban's return to power, affect over 2.2 million girls per UNICEF and have reversed educational progress, according to UNESCO.
ReliableVitamin D Deficiency Widespread Among Women and Children in Afghanistan
Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in Afghanistan, especially among women and children, causing bone weakness, fatigue and other health issues due to limited sun exposure and poor nutrition, experts say. Health specialists recommend daily sunlight, vitamin-rich foods and medical checks to address it.
ReliableFemale Students in Kabul Urge Islamic Emirate to Reopen Girls' Schools
Female students in Kabul, including Mojdeh, Sama and Hasnia, are calling on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to reopen girls' schools amid prolonged closures. Activists like Lamia Shirzai warn of rights violations and risks to the nation's future.
ReliableKabul Residents Report Severe Water Shortages on World Water Day
Residents of Kabul's 10th district Chaqark area report waiting hours daily with up to 250 barrels for scarce drinking water on World Water Day. UNESCO, IOM and experts highlight global water access issues affecting billions, with calls for better management and gender equality.
ReliableICRC Warns of Worsening Water Crisis in Afghanistan
The International Committee of the Red Cross warned of a worsening water crisis in Afghanistan due to reduced rainfall, groundwater depletion and other factors, severely impacting millions, especially women and children. In 2025, the ICRC improved water access for nearly one million people but stressed the need for long-term infrastructure investments.
ReliableKunar Earthquake Victims Spend Eid al-Fitr in Tents
Victims of a deadly earthquake in Kunar province marked Eid al-Fitr in tents seven months after the disaster that killed over 2,200 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Officials say reconstruction efforts by the Islamic Emirate are underway with assistance from aid groups.
ReliableShortage of Schools and Teachers Deprives Hundreds of Children of Education in Ghazni's Khogyani District
In Ghazni's Khogyani district, only four formal schools serve around 120 villages, leading to overcrowded classes and depriving hundreds of children of education, residents and officials say. Authorities acknowledge the shortages and plan to hire up to 25 new teachers next year, with 15 UNICEF-supported community classes already operating.