Human Rights
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More Than 80 US Lawmakers Urge Halt to Transfer of Afghan Refugees to Congo
DID Press: More than 80 Democratic and Republican members of US Congress have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to immediately halt plans to transfer Afghan refugees from Qatar to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The appeal concerns more than…
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EU Condemns Taliban Crackdown on Women in Herat
DID Press: European Union has condemned the arbitrary detention of women and the suppression of protesters in Herat, urging Taliban authorities to uphold their international human rights obligations, including the right to peaceful assembly. Anouar El Anouni said the EU…
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Remote Agitation and the Mechanics of Political Project-Making in Jebrail, Herat
DID Press: Calls made from afar, amplified through social media and detached from the consequences on the ground, can appear low-cost and effortless, yet they often carry severe human and social costs. Individuals living in secure environments across Europe and…
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Protest Death Toll Rises as Tensions Escalate in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir
DID Press: Protests and unrest continued across Pakistan-administered Kashmir as the reported death toll from recent demonstrations rose to 15, including four security personnel, amid escalating tensions over the region’s electoral structure. The unrest has intensified over the past four…
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Haaretz: Israel Back to Square One After Two Years of War
DID Press: Haaretz said in a commentary critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel has returned to conditions similar to those at the beginning of the conflict after two years of costly regional warfare, without achieving its broader strategic…
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Over 3,800 Afghan Migrants Return From Pakistan and Iran in a Single Day
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation reported that 3,813 Afghan migrants returned to the country from Pakistan and Iran through official border crossings over the past 24 hours. According to the ministry, 3,653 individuals entered Afghanistan via the…
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NYT: Strike on Iranian Water Facility Raises Legal Questions
DID Press: The New York Times reported that an analysis of satellite imagery and available video footage indicates that US strikes hit a water-related facility in Iran during recent military operations. According to the newspaper, it remains unclear whether the…
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Five-Star Movement Demands Action Against Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir
DID Press: Italy’s Five-Star Movement has urged the Italian government to take a stronger stance against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, including imposing sanctions and moving toward suspending the European Union’s partnership with Israel. The appeal follows what the…
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UN Says Alleged Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 13 Afghan Civilians, Including 11 Children
DID Press: UN expressed deep concern over civilian casualties in eastern Afghanistan, reporting that alleged Pakistani airstrikes in the provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika have killed at least 13 civilians, including 11 children. The UN said the reported strikes…
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Herat Crackdown on Women’s Dress Sparks Religious and Legal Backlash
DID Press: Reports from Afghanistan’s western province of Herat indicate that the current authorities’ morality enforcement department has begun detaining and harassing women wearing hijab styles that do not include the chadari or chador-namaz. The development has triggered strong criticism…
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