Human Rights
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7.8 Magnitude Quake Strikes Southern Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued
DID Press: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday morning, triggering tsunami warnings across several coastal areas and causing at least three fatalities and four injuries, according to local authorities. Officials said multiple buildings in General Santos City…
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UNAMA Raises Concern Over Detention of Women in Herat
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has expressed concern over the detention and questioning of dozens of women in Afghanistan’s western province of Herat, describing the reported actions as raising serious human rights concerns and urging the Taliban…
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When “Normalization” Replaces Reality: Debating Saad Mohseni’s Remarks on Afghan Women
DID Press: Recent comments by Saad Mohseni, owner of Afghanistan’s TOLO TV, have sparked renewed debate over the condition of women in Afghanistan and the gap between public narratives and lived realities. Mohseni argued that the situation of women in…
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Protests Erupt in Ireland Over Arms Exports to Israel
DID Press: Large-scale demonstrations have taken place in Dublin and several other cities across Ireland, protesting continued military exports linked to Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Protesters carried Palestinian flags and banners calling for freedom and justice, urging…
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Iraqi National Team Photographer Detained at US Airport Ahead of World Cup
DID Press: An official photographer of the Iraqi national football team was reportedly detained for around 12 hours upon arrival in the United States while traveling to cover preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. According to reports, Talal Salah…
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UNAMA to Brief UN Security Council on Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has announced that senior UN officials will brief the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan during a meeting scheduled for Monday (June 8). According to UNAMA, Georgette Gagnon and the…
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Rights Activists Label Taliban Policies Against Women “Cultural Genocide”
DID Press: A coalition of human rights activists has accused the Taliban of turning restrictions on women and girls into a broader system of social control, intimidation, and political leverage, describing the group’s actions as part of a campaign of…
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Herat Residents Protest Intensifying Taliban Restrictions on Women
DID Press: A group of women and residents in Herat has condemned the Taliban’s intensified enforcement of dress-code regulations and the detention of women accused of “improper hijab,” describing the measures as unjust, retaliatory, and incompatible with the province’s social…
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Afghanistan Universities Face Closure Risk Amid Education Restrictions
DID Press: Dozens of universities across Afghanistan are at risk of closure due to declining student enrollment and shrinking academic staff numbers, particularly following restrictions on girls’ and women’s education, according to a new warning from the United Nations Children’s…
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Afghanistan Ranked Among World’s 5 Most Neglected Displacement Crises
DID Press: Norwegian Refugee Council has warned that Afghanistan has become the world’s fifth-largest displacement crisis amid a sharp decline in international humanitarian assistance and worsening economic conditions. In its latest report, the NRC said Afghanistan ranks fifth among countries…
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