Human Rights
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Thousands Rally Across Turkey in Support of Iran
DID Press: Citizens in Istanbul and several other Turkish cities marched and gathered to show solidarity with the people of Iran against United States and Israel. The demonstrations, organized by the Felicity Party of Turkey and its Anatolian Youth Association,…
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US Congresswoman Calls for Trump’s Removal, Labels Him “Deranged Lunatic”
DID Press: Yassmin Ansari, a member of US Congress, has sharply criticized President Donald Trump and called for his removal from office. In a social media post, Ansari cited the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, emphasizing that this mechanism…
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US-Israeli Strikes on Iranian Residential Areas Kill 6 Children
DID Press: Following recent aggressive strikes by United States and Israel on various regions of Iran, news sources report a rising death toll, with at least 34 fatalities confirmed. According to Al Jazeera, the highest casualties occurred in Tehran, where…
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Activists Stage Symbolic Classes to Highlight Ongoing Education Restrictions on Girls
DID Press: In response to five years of educational deprivation faced by Afghan girls, members of the Golden Needle Literary Association organized symbolic classes behind the closed gates of schools and universities. The protest aimed to draw public and international…
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China Executes French Citizen Convicted of Drug Trafficking
DID Press: Chinese authorities announced that a French national sentenced to death for drug trafficking was executed today, Sunday, April 5, just one day after France formally criticized the judicial process in the case. The Chinese Embassy in France issued…
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UNHCR Official Opens “Regi Kalacha” School in Kandahar
DID Press: Arafat Jamal, representative of UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), inaugurated the “Regi Kalacha” school in Kandahar, emphasizing support for education for both girls and boys. The “Regi Kalacha” school is part of six newly built schools in…
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Over 31,000 Affected by Floods in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) reported that over 31,000 people in Afghanistan were affected by flash floods in 2025, highlighting the country’s growing vulnerability to climate-related disasters. Officials from Afghanistan’s disaster management agencies noted that recent floods in…
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UN Appeals for $14.5M for Mine Clearance in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has announced that $14.5 million is required to implement mine-clearance operations and landmine risk education programs across the country. OCHA warned that millions of people in Afghanistan…
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Taliban’s Language Policy Sparks Cultural Identity Concerns in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban have not provided clear criteria for which words are considered “foreign” or how replacements should be determined. This lack of clarity raises the risk of subjective interpretations at different administrative levels, potentially causing inconsistent implementation. Such a…
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214 Killed and Injured in Afghanistan Floods as Iran Expresses Condolences
DID Press: Following widespread flooding in several provinces of Afghanistan, the number of victims has reached at least 77 dead and 137 injured. The Embassy of Iran in Kabul issued a statement expressing condolences over the deaths and injuries of…
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