Human Rights
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UN: Religious Restrictions on Shiites and Minorities in Afghanistan Intensify
DID Press: United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says that restrictions on religious freedom, women’s rights, and civil liberties in Afghanistan have increased during the first quarter of 2026, with Shiite communities facing renewed pressure in several provinces. According…
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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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Beating of Shia Cleric Raises Fears Over Taliban Pressure on Minorities
DID Press: The reported assault on prominent Shia cleric Ustad Hussaindad Sharifi in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi district is being viewed by analysts as more than an isolated disciplinary incident by local Taliban authorities. Observers say the episode reflects broader patterns in…
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Humanitarian Crisis Warning After Severe Flooding in Eastern Afghanistan
DID Press: International Organization for Migration has warned of a growing humanitarian emergency following recent flash floods in eastern Afghanistan, where approximately 2,000 families have been affected in Nangarhar Province. Heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding across the region, leaving thousands…
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Returning Afghan Migrants Fear Education Disruption for Their Children
DID Press: Families among Afghan migrants recently deported from Pakistan say that, alongside economic hardship and lack of shelter, their most urgent concern is the future education of their children after returning to Afghanistan. With the ongoing deportation process, many…
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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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EU to Invite Taliban Delegation to Brussels for Migration Talks
DID Press: European Commission announced Monday evening that it plans to invite a Taliban delegation to Brussels for discussions on the deportation of Afghan migrants from Europe. According to reports by Agence France-Presse, informed sources said an official letter will…
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Taliban Detain Two Hazara Youths, Beaten Shiite Cleric in Kabul
DID Press: Taliban forces detained a Hazara couple on charges of being “non-mahram” and beaten a well-known Shiite cleric after summoning him to Police District 18, reported local sources in capital Kabul. According to the sources, morality enforcement officers of…
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2 TOLOnews Journalists Detained in Kabul
DID Press: Two journalists working for TOLOnews have reportedly been detained in Kabul, raising renewed concerns over press freedom and the safety of media workers in Afghanistan. According to reports, journalist Mansoor Niazi disappeared last Thursday from Kabul’s District 3,…
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2 ‘Al-Sumud’ Activists Released After Intl Rights Pressure
DID Press: Two international activists from the “Al-Sumud” flotilla, detained after an Israeli naval operation against a humanitarian vessel bound for Gaza, have been released following mounting human rights pressure and several days of hunger strike. According to a report…
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