Human Rights
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UN Chief Urges Respect for Int’l Law amid Escalating Venezuela Crisis
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres voiced deep concern over the rapid escalation of the crisis in Venezuela, following a U.S. military operation and the detention of President Nicolás Maduro, and called for full respect for international law. UN spokesperson…
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US Anti-War Groups Rally against “Oil War” on Venezuela
DID Press: US anti-war organizations issued an urgent call for nationwide protests in response to escalating tensions and what they describe as “America’s war against Venezuela.” The ANSWER coalition announced that the demonstrations aim to denounce recent U.S. actions in…
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Ilhan Omar Accuses Trump of Racism and Islamophobia
DID Press: US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar accused US President Donald Trump of racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia, saying his attacks on Black and Muslim immigrant communities — particularly Somali Americans in Minnesota — are deliberate and calculated. Omar, a Democratic member…
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India Reaffirms People-Centered Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said New Delhi’s approach toward Afghanistan is rooted in a long history of social and cultural ties and is focused primarily on serving the Afghanistan people rather than political actors. Speaking in…
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Israeli Rights Groups Condemn NGOs Deregistration in Palestine
DID Press: 19 Israeli human rights organizations, along with several international bodies, have condemned the Israeli government’s decision to revoke the operational licenses of 37 international relief and non-governmental organizations in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).…
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Afghan Travelers Say Islamabad Airport Charges $150 Exit Fee
DID Press: Several Afghan passengers say that, despite possessing valid tickets and Pakistani visas, officials at Islamabad International Airport prevented them from departing. According to accounts provided to the media, airport personnel allegedly told these travelers they must pay an…
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Afghans Returning from Iran Economically Better than Those from Pakistan
DID Press: A recent report by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) indicates that Afghans returning from Iran generally experience better educational, economic, and housing conditions compared to returnees from Pakistan. The report notes that many returnees from Iran…
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EU Reaffirms Ongoing Support for Afghanistan People
DID Press: EU diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, in a New Year message marking the start of 2026, reiterated the bloc’s longstanding and continued support for the people of Afghanistan. According to the statement, the EU will keep assisting sectors that…
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UN: $2.5B Spent on Afghan Refugee Assistance in 2025
DID Press: UN has announced that its agencies spent USD 2.5 billion in 2025 to support Afghan refugees and returnees. The funds were provided at a time when the large-scale return of refugees has intensified economic and social pressures inside…
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2025 in Review: Key Events Shaping Afghanistan and World
DID Press: A special report reviews the defining developments of 2025, a year marked by geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts that influenced millions of lives worldwide, including in Afghanistan. Afghanistan — key developments Security and internal…
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