Human Rights
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Privacy at Risk: Taliban Orders Mandatory Access to User Data
DID Press: Taliban’s supreme leader has directed the Ministry of Communications to secure formal guarantees ensuring that Afghanistan users’ information and communications are made available to the group’s security agencies. Experts warn the move can severely restrict freedom of expression and…
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Internet Shutdown in Balkh Causes Major Disruptions to Banking System
DID Press: suspension of Wi-Fi services in five Afghanistan provinces, including Balkh, has triggered serious problems in the banking and financial sector. In response, Taliban’s provincial governor in Balkh has exempted banks from internet restrictions. Local sources reported that the…
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UN Strongly Criticizes Restrictions on Female Aid Workers in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres described restrictions imposed by Afghanistan’s Taliban caretaker government on female aid workers as “unbearable and damaging,” warning that such measures will worsen the humanitarian crisis in earthquake-affected areas. Speaking at a press briefing in…
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Poll: Majority Skeptical of Doha Summit; Unlikely to Prevent Israeli Aggression
DID Press: The results of a new DID Press poll indicate that most respondents are doubtful about the ability of emergency Islamic–Arab summit in Doha to prevent potential Israeli attacks against Arab and Islamic countries, viewing it more as a…
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UN Inquiry Committee: Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza
DID Press: United Nations inquiry committee has officially reported that Israel, in the course of its attacks on the Gaza Strip, has committed acts of genocide. The report, based on field evidence and statements from Israeli officials, highlights an apparent…
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European Commission to Impose New Sanctions on Israel
DID Press: In response to the escalation of Israel’s aggression against Gaza, the European Union plans to impose sanctions on the regime, suspending certain bilateral trade agreements. Reuters, quoting Paula Pinho, spokesperson for the European Commission, reported: “Tomorrow, the Commissioners…
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German Court Hands Life Term to Afghan Over Anti-Islam Rally Attack
DID Press: A German court has sentenced an Afghan man to life imprisonment for killing a police officer and injuring five others in a knife attack at an anti-Islam rally in Mannheim. The ruling comes amid heightened political debates over…
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Luxembourg Recognizes State of Palestine amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
DID Press: Amid worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Luxembourg has announced its formal recognition of the State of Palestine. The decision comes as UN experts warn of a looming economic catastrophe caused by Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza. Recently, UN…
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Disagreement in German Government Over Return of Afghanistani Refugees
DID Press: German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt’s call to expedite deportation of Afghanistani refugees with criminal records has sparked a debate within the government as the Social Democratic Party warning of potential diplomatic consequences. In response to Dobrindt’s remarks, party…
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Israel Launches Ground Offensive to Seize Gaza
DID Press: Israeli military on Tuesday morning (16 September 2025) launched a large-scale ground operation to capture Gaza City, with the declared aim of “eliminating Hamas.” The move has received U.S. support but faces significant opposition within Israel. According to…
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