Human Rights
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UNICEF: Over 2.1M People in Afghanistan Gain Access to Safe Water
DID Press: UNICEF reported that more than 2.1 million people in Afghanistan gained access to safe drinking water in 2025, including children and mothers. Tajuddin Owywali, UNICEF representative in Afghanistan, described this achievement as the result of ongoing efforts to…
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Thousands Protest Near Japan’s Parliament, Urge Government to Avoid Involvement in War
DID Press: Thousands of demonstrators gathered near Japan’s parliament in Tokyo, calling on the government to refrain from following US policy in a potential military conflict. Protesters chanted slogans urging national leaders to prioritize Japan’s independent decision-making and avoid deeper…
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Sheikh Shafa Najafi Reveals Controversial Remarks by Pakistan Army Chief
DID Press: Sheikh Shafa Najafi has disclosed details of a confidential meeting where the Pakistan Army Chief reportedly addressed a group of Shia clerics in a sharp and critical tone, saying: “If you love Iran more than Pakistan, go there.”…
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Taliban Blocks Shia Eid Prayers in Parts of Kabul
DID Press: Reports indicate that the Taliban government prevented Shia communities in some areas of Kabul, including the western part of the city and the sixth district, from holding Eid al-Fitr prayers. According to local sources, Taliban forces were stationed…
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UN Chief Issues Nowruz Message Calling for Peace and Global Solidarity
DID Press: António Guterres, head of the United Nations, said in a message marking Nowruz that the festival’s message carries special significance amid current global tensions and uncertainty. Guterres highlighted the ancient celebration’s role in promoting unity, describing Nowruz as…
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India Delivers 2.5 Tons of Medical Aid to Afghanistan After Pakistani Airstrike
DID Press: Randhir Jaiswal announced that a 2.5-ton shipment of emergency medicines, medical kits, and health equipment has been delivered to Kabul to support victims of a recent Pakistani airstrike. According to Jaiswal, the humanitarian assistance was dispatched by the…
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Uzbekistan Condemns Pakistani Strike on Civilian Areas and Hospital in Kabul
DID Press: The Consulate of Uzbekistan in Kabul condemned a reported Pakistani attack on residential areas, particularly a drug rehabilitation center in the Afghanistan capital, describing the incident as deeply regrettable and contrary to the principles of good neighborly relations.…
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Flash Floods in Herat Affect 80 Families, Aid Efforts Underway
DID Press: Severe floods in Afghanistan’s Herat province have impacted approximately 80 families, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding, damaging homes and roads in several areas. IOM emergency teams are on the…
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Iran Asserts Sovereignty in Call with UK Counterpart, Calls for Halt to Attacks
DID Press: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held a phone conversation with his British counterpart, emphasizing Tehran’s right to defend its sovereignty and independence. Araqchi stated that normalizing the situation requires an immediate cessation of attacks, coupled with guarantees to…
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Sanctions Remain as Global Distrust of Taliban Persists
DID Press: Nearly four years after the Taliban returned to power, relations with the international community remain marked by caution and deep mistrust. A recent update by the United Nations Security Council reaffirmed sanctions on 22 senior Taliban officials, underscoring…
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