Human Rights
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EU Re‑affirms Call to Reopen Girls’ Schools in Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union (EU) reiterated on Saturday its urgent demand that schools in Afghanistan be reopened to girls and women, condemning the continued ban on education beyond sixth grade as a deep violation of fundamental human rights. According to…
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Afghanistan Stands with Palestine on Solidarity Day
DID Press: On 29 November 2025, the world observes the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People — a date that represents far more than a calendar event. It stands as a symbol of decades of suffering, resistance, and…
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US–Taliban Talks on Returning Ex-CIA-Linked Afghan Migrants Raise Concerns
DID Press: Following shooting on two National Guard soldiers in Washington, concerns are rising over Washington’s potential hidden agenda as the U.S. and the Taliban government discuss the return of certain Afghan migrants. Abdul Karim Khurram, former chief of staff…
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Afghan Suspect Charged First-Degree Murder in WH Shooting
DID Press: US authorities announced that the Afghan national accused of shooting two U.S. National Guard members near the White House(WH) now faces a first-degree murder charge following the death of one of the soldiers. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, a citizen…
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“No Afghan Entry”: US Suspends Visas to Afghan Nationals
DID Press: In the latest fallout from the recent shooting incident near the White House, the U.S. Secretary of State announced a halt to all types of visas for Afghan nationals. Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, said the…
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Afghan-American Community Condemns DC Shooting, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace
DID Press: A group of Afghan residents in Washington, D.C., has strongly condemned the shooting of two U.S. National Guard soldiers by an Afghan migrant, emphasizing that the incident does not reflect the views or values of the Afghan-American community.…
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Germany to Transfer Afghans Trapped in Pakistan as Deportation Deadline Looms
DID Press: Germany announced that it will begin transferring the majority of Afghan nationals it has accepted, who are still trapped in Pakistan, within weeks. The move comes amid Islamabad’s warning of possible deportations of these individuals by the end…
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UN Warns against Blaming All Afghan Migrants after D.C. Shooting
DID Press: Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, urged U.S. authorities and the American public to avoid blaming all Afghan migrants after the recent shooting incident near the White House. Endorsing statements made by an Afghan…
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US Suspends All Afghan Immigration Applications Pending Security Review
DID Press: U.S. immigration authorities announced an immediate suspension of all immigration application processing for Afghan citizens. According to the agency, the process will not resume until additional reviews of security protocols and completion of applicant background checks. Officials emphasized…
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Taliban, UN Discuss Joint Committee on Afghan Migrant Return Crisis
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation met with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday to discuss forming a joint committee to manage the growing crisis of returning Afghan migrants. Acting minister Abdul Kabir met UNDP crisis…
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