Afghanistan
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Poll: Migration Crisis in Shadow of Silence; People Demand Global Action
DID Press: Following intensified pressures and restrictions against Afghanistan migrants in neighboring countries, especially Pakistan and Iran, Did Press conducted a poll to ask its audience about the most effective solution to protect the rights and dignity of these migrants.…
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4.3 quake shakes Herat; tremors strongly felt in center
DID Press: A 4.3-magnitude earthquake shook parts of Herat province at 6:46 AM on Tuesday morning. Local sources in Karkh, Siawan, Zindajan, Ghoryan, Robat Sangi, Turghandi, and Shindand districts confirmed the earthquake, saying its tremors were clearly felt. Reports indicate…
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New arrests in Kabul indicate women stand up to gender apartheid, says HRW
DID Press: Following arrest of dozens of women and girls in capital Kabul since July 16 on charges of “bad hijab,” a new wave of concerns has been raised about widespread violations of women’s rights in Afghanistan. Human Rights Watch…
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Early monsoon rains in Afghanistan; UN warns of flood risks
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced monsoon rains in Afghanistan have started earlier than usual this year, increasing the risk of flooding in various parts of the country. A report that reviewed the drought…
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Pakistan-Taliban Trade Agreement: Step Towards Legitimacy or Threat to Regional Security?
DID Press: In a recent development, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have signed a so-called “Preferential Trade Agreement” (PTA) that will significantly reduce customs tariffs, especially on agricultural items such as fruits. The move has been presented by both sides…
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Taliban government assures Pakistan to curb terrorism
DID Press: Amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the Taliban have assured that Afghanistan soil will not be used for terrorist activities. The remarks come at a time when…
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Crackdown Escalates: Pakistan Moves to Detain Undocumented Afghanistan Migrants
DID Press: As the process of deporting Afghanistani migrants from neighboring countries continues, Pakistani security officials have issued a new order to arrest undocumented migrants in Rawalpindi. Rawalpindi police chief issued an order to the Rawal, Potohar and Sadr security…
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Taliban-Iran-UN trilateral meeting on Afghanistan refugees to be held in Kabul
DID Press: A trilateral meeting will soon be held in Kabul with the participation of the Taliban government, Iran and the UN representatives to review the situation of Afghanistani refugees, announced Representative of the UNHCR. According to the Taliban government’s…
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Guaranteed immunity or silent threat? Return of former officials amid security concerns
DID Press: While the Commission for Contact with Afghanistan figures announced that more than 200 former government officials have returned to the country and been issued immunity cards, concerns about the safety of these individuals persists. According to the official…
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Afghanistan and CSTO; Persistent Threat on Northern Borders
DID Press: Analysts believe the issue of the threat from Afghanistan to the Collective Security Treaty (CSTO) is not a short-term or tactical crisis, but a deep and structural crisis. Nearly four years after the Taliban returned to power, the…
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