Human Rights
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Global Stars Flood Social Media in Support of Iran, Challenging Western Narratives
DID Press: A wave of unprecedented support for Iran has emerged on social media, with top global figures in sports and entertainment posting messages that have shattered engagement records on X. Cristiano Ronaldo shared the Iranian flag with the message:…
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Declassified CIA Document Sparks Debate Over Decades-Old Cancer Research in US
DID Press: Reports in the United States have emerged regarding the release of a previously classified document dating back to the 1950s, examining biochemical similarities between certain parasites and cancerous tumors. The document, attributed to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA),…
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UN Officials Meet Herat Governor to Discuss Support for Returnees, Local Production
DID Press: Senior officials from the United Nations and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) met with the governor of Herat to discuss assistance for returning migrants and support for Afghanistan’s domestic production. During a visit to the…
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Taliban Urges ‘Constructive Engagement’ With US to Resolve Detainee Issue
DID Press: Foreign Ministry of the Taliban has criticized a decision by the United States to place Afghanistan on a list of countries accused of supporting “wrongful detentions,” describing the move as regrettable. Abdul Qahar Balkhi, spokesperson for the Taliban’s…
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China Voices Regret Over Failure of UN Truce Resolution on Middle East
DID Press: Fu Cong, permanent representative of China to the United Nations, has expressed disappointment over the failure to adopt a draft ceasefire resolution on the Middle East at the United Nations Security Council. Speaking after the vote, Fu said…
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UN Committee Warns Trump’s Rhetoric Fuels Migrant Rights Violations in US
DID Press: United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has warned that racist and inflammatory remarks by Donald Trump and other political figures are contributing to growing violations of the rights of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in…
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8 Muslim Nations Condemn Israel Over Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque
DID Press: Foreign ministers from eight Arab and Muslim countries have condemned Israel for keeping the Al-Aqsa Mosque closed during the holy month of Ramadan, calling the move a clear violation of international law. According to a joint statement issued…
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China Envoy: Taliban Pledge Probe Into Attacks on Chinese Nationals
DID Press: Yue Xiaoyong said senior officials of the Taliban have pledged to investigate recent terrorist attacks targeting Chinese citizens and interests in Afghanistan. According to the envoy, the commitment was made during two days of meetings in Kabul with…
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Japan Allocates $2M for Afghan Returnees, Vulnerable Host Communities
DID Press: Japan has pledged $2 million to the UNHCR to provide emergency support for more than 116,000 Afghan returnees from Iran and Pakistan, as well as vulnerable host communities in Afghanistan. The assistance includes cash support for roughly 23,000…
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Taliban Seizes Assets of Mohammad Mohaqiq, Shuts Down “Rah-e-Farda” TV
DID Press: Mohammad Mohaqiq, leader of the Islamic Unity Party of the People of Afghanistan, reported that the Taliban have confiscated his personal properties in Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif and have suspended operations of his television channel, Rah-e-Farda. Mohaqiq stated that…
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