Human Rights
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UK Envoy Says Freedom of Expression Key to Afghanistan’s Secure Future
DID Press: UK’s Special Representative for Afghanistan warned that restrictions imposed by the Taliban on media and freedom of expression could endanger the country’s long-term stability and security. In recent remarks, the British envoy said safeguarding free speech and independent…
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Israel Steps to Consolidate West Bank Annexation, Warns UN
DID Press: UNHCR warned that recent decisions by Israel’s security cabinet to expand control over the West Bank risk facilitating the expansion of illegal settlements and consolidating what it described as the “unlawful annexation” of Palestinian territory. On Sunday, Israel’s…
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ICRC Assisted Over 24,000 Afghan Quake Victims in 2025
DID Press: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Afghanistan said that more than 24,000 people affected by recent earthquakes have received emergency medical care and essential assistance in 2025. In a statement posted Thursday on X, the organization…
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Islamic Nations Condemn Israel’s Illegal West Bank Actions
DID Press: Foreign ministers of eight Islamic countries issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israel’s illegal actions in the West Bank and its efforts to consolidate settlements and displace Palestinians. The ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Turkey, Saudi…
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Guterres: All Israeli Settlements in Occupied Territories Illegal Under Int’l Law
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres reaffirmed the UN’s clear stance, declaring that all Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, along with their associated legal frameworks and infrastructure, have no legal validity and are in direct…
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US Judge: Trump Administration Lacks Authority to Halt Afghan SIV Visa Processing
DID Press: A federal court in Washington, D.C. ruled the Trump administration has no legal authority to suspend the processing of Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applications for Afghan refugees. In a new ruling, US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered immigration…
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US Lawmakers Slam Redaction of Key Names in Epstein Files
DID Press: Several members of US House of Representatives who recently gained access to unredacted Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein say critical portions of the files remain concealed, with the names of influential individuals still censored. According to…
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Rashid Khan Strongly Supports Afghanistan Women’s National Cricket Team
DID Press: Afghanistan’s global cricket star Rashid Khan reiterated his strong support for the establishment and international participation of Afghanistan women’s national cricket team, expressing hope that the team will soon enter global competitions. Speaking in an interview ahead of…
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Afghan Shiite Council Urges Pakistan to Strengthen Shiite Security After Mosque Attack
DID Press: The Council of Afghan Shiite Scholars condemned the assault and called on the government of Pakistan to take more responsible and effective measures to protect the security of Shiite citizens, In the wake of a terrorist attack on…
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UN Warns: 4.2M People in Afghanistan Need Urgent Aid
DID Press: UN announced that the combined impact of natural disasters and economic challenges has left millions in Afghanistan in need of immediate humanitarian support. According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), 4.2 million people in…
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