Human Rights
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Afghanistan Stuck Near Bottom of Global Press Freedom Index
DID Press: A new report by Reporters Without Borders shows that Afghanistan remains ranked 175th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, underscoring the ongoing crisis facing independent media under Taliban rule. According to the report,…
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Afghan Migrant Debate Exposes Deep Divide Between Media Narrative and Reality
DID Press: A specialized forum in Tehran examined contrasting narratives surrounding Afghan migrants, with speakers describing what they called an organized campaign of migrant stigmatization alongside accounts of Afghan migrants’ solidarity and sacrifices during the so-called “Ramadan War.” The 30th…
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FIFA Recognizes Afghanistan Women’s National Team for Intl Competition
DID Press: FIFA has officially confirmed that Afghan women footballers are now eligible to compete as the formal representatives of Afghanistan in international tournaments. The decision was made in coordination with the Asian Football Confederation and underscores FIFA’s commitment to…
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Media Violations Rise as Number of Active Outlets Declines in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has reported more than 110 recorded media violations over the past year, even as independent assessments indicate a sharp decline in the number of functioning media outlets across Afghanistan amid tightening restrictions.…
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Taliban Offers ‘Two Steps’ Toward De-Escalation if Pakistan Moves First
DID Press: Taliban has signaled readiness to take additional steps to ease tensions with Pakistan, stating it would make “two positive moves” if Islamabad initiates de-escalation. The position was expressed by Abdul Wasi during a meeting with Richard Lindsay, where…
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Taliban Clergy Law Seen as Move Toward Sectarian Monopoly in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s newly issued “Preachers Law” has sparked concern among analysts, as it restricts religious preaching activities to followers of Hanafi jurisprudence, signaling what critics describe as an institutional effort to consolidate a sectarian monopoly within Afghanistan’s governance structure.…
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US Trial Begins for Suspect in Deadly Kabul Airport Attack
DID Press: A court in US state of Virginia has begun jury proceedings in the case of Mohammad Sharifullah, a suspect connected to the deadly Kabul Airport Attack (2021). The case relates to the 2021 suicide bombing outside Kabul International…
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Trump Under Scrutiny as Ex-FBI Chief James Comey Faces New Legal Accusations
DID Press: US Department of Justice has again brought accusations against former FBI Director James Comey, in a move seen by critics as part of ongoing political pressure linked to Donald Trump against his opponents. The allegation relates to a…
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Russia Calls for Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon at UNSC
DID Press: Russia’s envoy to United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, has urged Israel to withdraw from Lebanon and comply with international obligations, during a meeting of the UN Security Council. Nebenzya criticized Israel’s conduct, accusing it of failing to respect the…
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UK Ends Evacuation Support for Afghan Allies, Shifts Responsibility to Self-Relocation
DID Press: UK’s Ministry of Defense announced that around 9,000 Afghan nationals eligible for relocation to United Kingdom will no longer receive practical assistance to leave Afghanistan and must independently reach a third country to continue their resettlement process, a…
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