Human Rights
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UNAMA: Girls’ Education Ban Endangers Afghanistan’s Future
DID Press: On the occasion of International Literacy Day, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) renewed its call for equal access to education for women and girls, expressing deep concern over the Taliban caretaker government’s continued restrictions and…
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Pakistan Urges Global Action to Protect Palestinians Amid Israeli Policies
DID Press: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan strongly condemned recent remarks by the Israeli Prime Minister regarding the potential forced displacement of Palestinians, describing them as a clear violation of international law and a threat to regional stability.…
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Mass Arrests as Pro-Palestinian Protesters Crushed in London
DID Press: British authorities have once again come under criticism for undermining the right to peaceful assembly after police cracked down on pro-Palestinian demonstrations in central London. International media reported that police detained more than 425 people during protests outside…
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UN: Child Marriage and Maternal Deaths Rising in Afghanistan
DID Press: Four years after the Taliban’s return to power, the situation of Afghanistani women and girls has reached its most critical point, with early and forced marriages on the rise, maternal mortality increasing, and women’s access to education and…
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2 US Soldiers Arrested over Protesting Washington’s Support from Israel
DID Press: Two members of US military were arrested over participating in a demonstration against the US government’s support from Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip. During the protest, the service members described Israel’s military actions as “genocide” and called for…
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“Peace and Freedom” Movement Formed in US to Oppose Taliban Rule
DID Press: A group of Afghanistani political and civil society activists in the United States have launched a movement called Peace and Freedom aimed at countering Taliban rule through nonviolent political struggle and raising awareness of the human rights situation…
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Blind British Activist Re-Arrested on “Terrorism” Charges
DID Press: London’s Metropolitan Police have once again arrested Mike Higgins, a blind British activist with disabilities, on allegations of violating anti-terrorism laws. Higgins had previously been detained for carrying a placard opposing genocide and expressing solidarity with Palestine during…
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Poll: People Demands Transparency and Foreign Aid in Quake Relief Efforts
DID Press: Following a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, a new poll conducted by DID Press reveals that the public’s top priorities are securing greater international assistance and ensuring transparency in its distribution—two demands they believe can transform the relief…
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Pakistan Blocks Taliban FM Planned Trip to India
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, foreign minister of Afghanistan’s Taliban caretaker government, canceled his planned visit to India on August 26 after failing to secure a UN Security Council sanctions exemption. Informed sources suggest that Pakistan, as chair of the…
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UN Allocates $10 M in Emergency Aid for Afghanistan Quake Victims
DID Press: UN released $10 million in emergency funds to support relief efforts for victims of the recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, bolstering international humanitarian assistance to the affected areas. Several countries have also contributed cash and in-kind aid. UN…
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