Human Rights
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Taliban Detains Female Surgeon in Herat for Not Wearing Burqa
DID Press: In one of the latest restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women, Shabnam Fazli, a general surgery specialist at Herat Hospital, was detained for not wearing a burqa. Local sources reported that Fazli was arrested on Monday, November…
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Taliban Leader Orders Expansion of AI Education in Universities
DID Press: While girls remain barred from higher education in Afghanistan, Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has ordered the formation of new academic units, including programs in artificial intelligence. Akhundzada approved the establishment of 633 new educational and administrative units across…
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4 Israeli Women Draw Criticism Over Role in Gaza Violence
DID Press: Amid Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza, women in the country’s political and military spheres are emerging as notable figures in the violence against Palestinians, challenging perceptions that the conflict is driven solely by men. Four Israeli women…
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Historic US Government Shutdown: Hunger, Economic Crisis amid Political Deadlock
DID Press: With more than 40 days of the federal government shutdown, the hunger crisis in the United States has become one of the biggest concerns for the population. Reports indicate that the shutdown is causing over $1.1 billion in…
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Taliban Criticize Exclusion as COP30 Climate Summit Opens in Brazil
DID Press: Taliban government voiced dissatisfaction over not receiving an invitation to attend the COP30 international climate summit, calling the decision inconsistent with the principles of “climate justice and global cooperation.” According to AFP, Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA)…
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Afghan Refugees Denounce Germany’s Buyout Plan
DID Press: A group of Afghan refugees who had been approved for resettlement in Germany have condemned the government’s proposed payment scheme that offers money in exchange for withdrawing from the program, calling it “humiliating and unethical.” According to German…
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Iran Launches Work Visa Registration for Foreign Labor
DID Press: Iran’s Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare has opened registration for a “worker visa” program aimed at addressing labor shortages in certain professions and organizing employment for foreign workers. The General Directorate for Foreign Employment under the…
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Afghanistan Facing Environmental Crisis due to Rapid Urbanization and Infrastructure Gaps
DID Press: Inefficient waste and water resource management, a severe shortage of green spaces, and uncontrolled, substandard construction are among the issues that have undermined the foundations of environmental health in Afghanistan. In addition, the absence of a comprehensive urban…
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Israel Calls Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu ‘PR Move’ by Turkey
DID Press: Israeli regime described the arrest warrant issued by the Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office for Benjamin Netanyahu and several senior officials as a “PR Move” orchestrated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Gideon Sa’ar, Israel’s Foreign Minister, reacted sharply against…
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Ireland Votes to Suspend Israel from UEFA Competitions
DID Press: The Football Association of Ireland (FAI), in an extraordinary meeting, voted overwhelmingly to submit a formal proposal to UEFA to ban the participation of the Israeli regime in European club and national competitions. The FAI announced that in…
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