Human Rights
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South Asian University Halts Afghan Scholarships
DID Press: The South Asian University has suspended scholarships for Afghan students after Afghanistan failed to pay its financial contribution to the institution. According to the The Times of India, South Asian University President K. K. Aggarwal said the decision…
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HRW Urges EU to Reject Taliban Migration Deal
DID Press: Human Rights Watch has urged the European Union not to sign any migration agreement with the Taliban authorities and to halt the forced return of Afghan nationals. The organization said international law prohibits the forcible return of people…
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Gaza Health Crisis: 1,500 Patients Die Awaiting Treatment
DID Press: More than 1,500 patients in Gaza Strip have died while waiting for specialized medical treatment and evacuation outside the territory, health officials said, as the healthcare system continues to face severe shortages and mounting pressure. Health authorities in…
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UN Warns of Afghanistan’s Massive Displacement Crisis
DID Press: UN has warned that Afghanistan is facing one of the world’s largest displacement crises, driven by decades of conflict, widespread poverty, drought, natural disasters and the return of millions of migrants. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in…
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UN-Habitat Urges Solutions for Afghan Migrant Returns
DID Press: UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has warned that the sharp increase in migrant returns to Afghanistan since 2023 has placed significant pressure on host communities across the country. The UN agency said sustainable reintegration of returnees requires evidence-based…
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Pakistan Detains Afghan Doctor, 10 Medical Students
DID Press: Police in Pakistan’s Punjab province have detained an Afghan doctor and at least 10 Afghan medical students who were studying and completing specialist training at educational and medical institutions, according to reports. Sources said the arrests were linked…
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Afghan Ex-Special Forces Member’s Death in ICE Custody Ruled Accidental
DID Press: Medical authorities in the US state of Texas have ruled the death of Mohammad Nazir Paktiawal, a former Afghan special forces member who died while in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, as an accident. According to…
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UNDP: Afghanistan Among World’s Largest Displacement Crises
DID Press: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says Afghanistan is facing one of the world’s largest displacement crises, with poverty, drought and earthquakes continuing to drive humanitarian needs across the country. In a statement, UNDP said it is supporting displaced…
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Trump Intervention Puts FIFA Under Scrutiny
DID Press: FIFA has reportedly suspended the automatic one-match ban imposed on United States forward Folarin Balogun following a red card, after what media reports describe as a personal request from US President Donald Trump—raising fresh questions about the independence…
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Haqqani: Afghans Still Face Serious Barriers to Healthcare Access
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, the interior minister of the Taliban-led administration, has said that people in Afghanistan continue to face significant challenges in accessing healthcare services, stressing the need for stronger international support. According to the Ministry of Interior, Haqqani…
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