Human Rights
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Taliban’s Ministry of Virtue Arrests Group Over Extortion of Citizens
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice announced the arrest of a group accused of extorting money from citizens. Saif‑ul‑Islam Khyber, spokesperson for the ministry, stated on Wednesday that the group had been threatening and extorting individuals using their private photos and videos.…
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UNDP: Strengthening Afghanistan’s Private Sector Key to Reducing Aid Dependence
DID Press: Afghanistan office of UN Development Programme (UNDP) has emphasized that bolstering the country’s private sector is essential for economic growth, job creation, and reducing reliance on foreign aid. Mohammadullah Rahmandel, a private sector expert at UNDP, stated that…
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Analysis: Israel’s Deadly Strikes on Lebanon and Implications for Iran–US Truce
DID Press: Following Israel’s extensive military attacks on Lebanon and their potential impact on the ongoing Iran–US Truce, multiple analyses have emerged on the motivations and consequences of these developments. In this context, Dr. Abdelrazak Makri published a detailed commentary…
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Massive Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Raise Fears for Fragile Iran–US Truce
DID Press: Despite a ceasefire agreement between Iran and United States—which, according to a Pakistani mediator, also includes Lebanon—repeated large-scale strikes by Israel across Lebanese territory have placed the agreement under serious strain. Regional and international officials have warned that…
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UN Outrage Over Israel Attacks in Lebanon, Calls for Perpetrators to Face Justice
DID Press: UN has strongly condemned the recent large-scale attacks and killings carried out by Israel across various area in Lebanon, describing them as “horrific and shocking.” Volker Türk stated in an official declaration: “The scale of killing and destruction…
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CSTO Reaffirms Continued Aid to Afghanistan and Monitoring of Security Threats
DID Press: 43rd meeting of the working group of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization was held to discuss developments in Afghanistan. The session was attended by Samad Ordabayev, delegations from member states, and representatives…
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Registration Bottlenecks and Harsh Weather Conditions Disrupt Repatriation Process
DID Press: The return of Afghan refugees to their homeland continues, with more than 10,000 people having crossed back into Afghanistan so far. Thousands more, after passing the border, have been accommodated at the camp in Landi Kotal, while refugees…
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UN: 4.2M People in Afghanistan Need Emergency Shelter
DID Press: UN-Habitat announced that in 2026, approximately 4.2 million people in Afghanistan urgently require emergency shelter and essential non-food items. The agency stressed on Wednesday (April 8) that responding quickly to these needs cannot be delayed, emphasizing that adequate…
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Health Crisis in Afghanistan: 14M in Urgent Need of Medical Services
DID Press: International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that approximately 14 million people in Afghanistan urgently require access to health services, highlighting the severity of the country’s humanitarian and medical crisis. On Tuesday, coinciding with World Health Day, the…
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Taliban’s Ministry of Migrants Signs $1.52M Cooperation Deal with NRC
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Migrants and Returnees announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian Refugee Council valued at $1,523,597, aimed at strengthening joint activities. According to the ministry, under this agreement, the amount will be allocated…
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