Human Rights
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UK Parliament Sets Final Hearing Dates on Afghan Data Breach Investigation
DID Press: UK Parliament Defense Committee has announced the dates for its final public hearings as part of its investigation into the disclosure of sensitive information related to Afghan nationals who worked with British forces. The sessions mark the concluding…
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American Citizen Freed Without Deal With Taliban, Says Trump Envoy
DID Press: Adam Boehler, special envoy for hostage affairs under Donald Trump, said the release of detained American citizen Dennis Coyle was secured without any financial payment, prisoner exchange, or political concession to the Taliban. In a statement posted on…
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Over 400 Afghan Migrants Released from Pakistani Prisons, Return Home
DID Press: More than 400 Afghan migrants detained in Pakistan have been released and returned to Afghanistan during the current week, according to the Taliban-led Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation. Officials said a total of 426 individuals re-entered Afghanistan through…
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UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Truce and Civilian Protection in Afghanistan
DID Press: Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, urged both Taliban and Pakistan to agree on a permanent ceasefire and ensure the protection of civilians amid ongoing clashes. Bennett emphasized the importance of upholding international law,…
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Canada, France Warn Israel Against Military Moves in Southern Lebanon
DID Press: Canada and France have strongly warned Israel over its reported plans to occupy southern Lebanon, urging restraint and respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty amid signs of a potential large-scale ground offensive. Canada’s Global Affairs Ministry condemned Israel’s plans as…
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Christians in Ras Baalbek: “Vatican Prayed, Hezbollah Shed Blood for Us”
DID Press: A Telegraph report from the Christian village of Ras Baalbek in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley highlights the deepening ties between the local Catholic community and Hezbollah. Faced with threats from Salafi groups and ISIS, villagers describe a growing convergence…
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UN Report: Urban Women in Afghanistan Face Widening Gender Inequality
DID Press: A new report by UN-Habitat reveals that rapid urbanization in Afghanistan has not reduced gender disparities; instead, informal urban settlements show a dramatic increase in inequality. Based on data collected between 2023 and 2025 from cities including Kabul,…
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Controversial Claim Sparks Debate Over Possible Threat to Imran Khan
DID Press: A report by London-based Pakistani journalist Adil Raja has raised concerns about a potential plot to target former Prime Minister Imran Khan, drawing renewed attention to the country’s political and security climate. Raja shared a report originally published…
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EU Urges End to Restrictions on Women and De-Escalation Between Kabul, Islamabad
DID Press: European Union has called for the immediate removal of restrictions on women in Afghanistan and urged a reduction in rising tensions between Kabul and Islamabad. The appeal was delivered during the 95th meeting of the Standing Committee of…
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Taliban Release American Detainee in Diplomatic Gesture
DID Press: Government of Taliban has released an American detainee, marking another step toward improving diplomatic relations with regional and global partners. The decision followed a request from the prisoner’s family and came after high-level meetings involving U.S., Emirati, and…
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