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Iran, Afghanistan Seek to Expand Educational Cooperation
DID Press: During a meeting between Iran’s cultural attaché in Kabul and the head and board members of the Science Center of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Education, the two sides emphasized expanding scientific, educational and technical cooperation and making use of…
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Iran, Afghanistan Pledge to Expand Scientific and Cultural Cooperation
DID Press: Iran’s cultural attaché in Afghanistan and the head of Afghanistan’s Sahar Studies Center emphasized the development of bilateral scientific, cultural, and educational cooperation between the two countries. Dr. Hosseini, Iran’s cultural attaché in Afghanistan, met with Fazl-ur-Rahman Auria,…
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Pakistani Clerics Condemn Taliban Ban on Girls’ Education as Un-Islamic
DID Press: Pakistani organization of Islamic scholars issued a statement urging the Taliban government to reopen educational institutions for girls and lift restrictive policies. Led by Maulana Fazlur Rehman, head of the Jamaat-e-Islami Scholars, Pakistani clerics criticized the Taliban for…
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Afghan Migrant Women in Iran: From Social Exclusion to Grassroots Education Initiatives
DID Press: The 26th session of “Afghan Migrants in Iran: Status Assessment” examined the lived experiences of Afghan migrant women, with a particular focus on the emergence and evolution of self-managed schools as spaces for literacy, identity formation, and social…
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Iran Extends Afghan Family Passports Until June 2026
DID Press: Iran’s Head of the Center for Foreign Nationals and Migrants Affairs, Nader Yarahmadi, announced the extension of Afghan family passports’ validity until June 2026. Holders are required to apply for separate passports for each family member. Yarahmadi noted…
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Taliban Minister Urges Families to Support Children’s Education
DID Press: Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, Taliban’s Defense Minister, called on Afghan families to support their children’s education. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for a military educational center in Zheri district, Kandahar province, Mujahid emphasized the importance of combining religious studies…
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Shooting at Brown University Leaves 2 Dead, 9 Injured
DID Press: At least two people were killed and nine others injured in a shooting Saturday evening (local time) inside the Engineering and Physics building at Brown University, as final exams were underway. According to Rhode Island state authorities, a…
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Tokayev: Global Support for Afghanistan Vital for Regional Stability
DID Press: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that international support for Afghanistan is essential to ensuring regional security and stability. Speaking at the “Peace and Trust” conference in Ashgabat, Tokayev said reconstruction of Afghanistan and addressing its humanitarian challenges are…
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Austria Bans Headscarves for Girls Under 14 in Schools
DID Press: Austria has passed a new law banning the wearing of Islamic headscarves by girls under the age of 14 in schools across the country. Under the legislation approved by the Austrian parliament, female students younger than 14 will…
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Human Rights Crisis in Afghanistan: Women Restricted, Press Silenced
DID Press: Afghanistan continues to face a severe human rights crisis, with restrictions on women’s rights, freedom of expression, and legal protections, drawing international concern. Women and Girls: Taliban policies continue to bar girls above sixth grade from attending school,…
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