Human Rights
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UNSC Holds Special Session on Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations Security Council will convene a special meeting today, Monday, March 9, to review the latest political, security, and humanitarian developments in Afghanistan. According to the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the session will begin at…
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UNSC Debate on Children Draws Criticism Amid Civilian Deaths in Iran
DID Press: A recent session of the United Nations Security Council on children, technology, and education in conflict zones has drawn criticism from commentators who say global human rights rhetoric often clashes with events on the ground. The meeting in…
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Pakistan Defense Minister Calls for End to Political Use of Religion
DID Press: Khawaja Asif has urged an end to the politicization of religion, warning that its long-term use as a political tool has created deep divisions within Pakistan. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Asif criticized what he…
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Karzai Reaffirms Girls School Reopenings, Women’s Full Participation
DID Press: On International Women’s Day, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai praised the historic contributions of Afghan women to the country’s development. In a statement issued Sunday, he emphasized that women, working side by side with men, have played a…
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Khalilzad Urges Taliban to Restore Education for Afghan Girls and Women
DID Press: On International Women’s Day, former US peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad called on the Taliban government to allow Afghan girls and women to return to schools and universities. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Khalilzad congratulated women…
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Balkh Clerics Honor Martyred Leader, Call His Path One of Awakening for Oppressed
DID Press: A large-scale memorial ceremony for the late Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei was held at the Sultaniyah Grand Mosque, drawing scholars, religious leaders, and diverse segments of the public. Participants mourned the leader’s passing while emphasizing his key role…
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March 8 Marks Intl Women’s Day Amid Deepening Crisis for Afghan Women
DID Press: International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, honors the social, cultural, political, and economic achievements of women worldwide. The day traces its origins to early 20th-century labor movements and women’s suffrage campaigns, first celebrated in the United…
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UN: Taliban–Pakistan Border Tensions Disrupt Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
DID Press: UN says escalating border tensions between the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan and Pakistan have created serious obstacles for the delivery of humanitarian aid into Afghanistan. According to Tom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, at least 167…
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Civilian Casualties Reported in Border Clashes Across Eastern Afghanistan
DID Press: Local sources report that Pakistani militias targeted civilian homes and markets over the past 24 hours on Friday in the Chamkani and Patan districts of Paktia Province, causing casualties and significant damage. According to Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman…
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Iranian Sports Official Criticizes FIFA Over ‘Peace Award’ to Trump
DID Press: An Iranian sports journalist has criticized FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino over what he described as the awarding of a “FIFA Peace Cup” to former U.S. President Donald Trump during the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA…
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