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UK Emphasizes Improved Afghanistan–Pakistan Relations
DID Press: Richard Lindsay, the United Kingdom’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, says he held constructive talks in Doha with Suhail Shaheen. According to Lindsay, the meeting focused on the need to take steps toward improving relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan,…
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Threads Without Borders: Afghan, Indian Women Stitch Shared Futures
DID Press: In a bright workshop in New Delhi, Afghan refugee women and artisans from India’s Kutch region came together with needle and thread to weave more than traditional embroidery — they stitched stories of migration, resilience and hope into…
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HRW: Taliban Rules Severely Restrict Women’s Right to Divorce
DID Press: Human Rights Watch has warned that a newly issued Taliban regulation on marital separation significantly curtails women’s legal ability to seek divorce in Afghanistan. The organization’s women’s rights director, Heather Barr, described the new framework as “deeply concerning,”…
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First Phase of University Entrance Exam Begins Across 15 Afghanistan Provinces
DID Press: General Directorate of Examinations under the Taliban administration has announced the official launch of the first round of the 2026 national university entrance exam (Kankor), covering 15 provinces across Afghanistan. According to the authority, biometric registration of candidates…
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2 Doctors Arrested in Kandahar for Treating Women Without Male Guardians
DID Press: Medical sources in Kandahar say Taliban morality police have arrested two doctors over the past four days for treating female patients without the presence of a male guardian, raising fresh concerns over women’s access to healthcare in Afghanistan.…
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EU Reaffirms Support for Female Health Workers in Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting training and empowerment programs for nurses, particularly women in Afghanistan, marking International Nurses Day on May 12. In its message, the EU emphasized the essential role of nurses in saving…
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Afghanistan Para-Taekwondo Star Wins Gold at EU Championship
DID Press: Afghan-born para-taekwondo athlete Zakia Khudadadi has claimed the gold medal at the European Para-Taekwondo Championships, delivering a standout performance against top competitors from Italy, Georgia, and Turkey. Khudadadi, who is currently based in France, secured the championship title…
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UN Warns Afghan Women and Children Face Growing Hunger Crisis
DID Press: United Nations has warned that worsening economic conditions, widespread unemployment, and climate change are intensifying food insecurity in Afghanistan, placing millions of people — especially women and children — at risk of malnutrition. According to the UN, the…
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Afghanistan’s Maternal Death Crisis Deepens as Health System Nears Collapse
DID Press: World Health Organization has warned that Afghanistan is facing one of the most alarming maternal mortality crises globally, with one pregnant woman dying every hour from largely preventable complications. According to the latest WHO report, the country’s maternal…
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Taliban Suspends Verification of Women’s Academic Documents
DID Press: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Taliban) halted the verification of educational certificates for women, a move that residents in Kabul say was directly communicated at the ministry’s entrance and effectively blocks women’s access to study and work opportunities abroad.…
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