Afghanistan
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UN, Afghan Consulate Explore Tripartite Mechanism for Migrant Support in Iran
DID Press: Afghan and UN officials have held talks in Mashhad on the situation of Afghan migrants in Iran and possible cooperative solutions. The Afghan Consulate in Mashhad said that its head, Noor Mohammad Motawakel, met with Dananjaya Batarai, head…
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Herat Residents Donate $650,000 to Gaza Relief Efforts
DID Press: Authorities in western Afghanistan’s Herat province say local residents have raised more than $650,000 in humanitarian aid for Gaza, with donations continuing to grow. Organizers of the public fundraising campaign in Herat stated that the collected funds have…
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Afghanistan’s University Students Make Up Less Than 0.5% of Population
DID Press: A new report indicates that university students in Afghanistan account for less than half a percent of the country’s total population. According to a report by the website “Parmakhtag,” more than 200,000 students were enrolled in Afghan universities…
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Iran Transfers Around 2,000 Afghan Prisoners to Taliban Authorities
DID Press: Taliban’s prison administration has announced that approximately 2,000 Afghan prisoners have been transferred from Iran to Afghanistan since the group took control in August 2021. According to the Taliban-run General Directorate of Prisons, nearly 2,000 Afghan inmates have…
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Afghanistan National Football Team to Compete in Maldives Intl Tournament
DID Press: The Afghanistan Football Federation has announced that the national team will participate in an international football tournament hosted by the Maldives. According to the federation, the competition will be held from 1 to 11 June of the current…
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Former Afghan Special Forces Officer Found Dead in UK
DID Press: A former Afghan special forces officer has been found dead in the United Kingdom, with police treating the case as a suspected murder. According to The Sun, 33-year-old Abdul Wali Mamoozi was discovered last week in a parking…
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Isolation Center Construction Launched at Key Herat Border Crossing
DID Press: Construction of a new isolation center has officially begun at the zero point of Islam Qala in Herat, aimed at strengthening public health services and disease control capacity. According to a statement from the Herat provincial office, the…
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UN Urges Immediate Release of Detained Journalists in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN called for immediate release of detained journalists in Afghanistan, expressing concern over ongoing arrests and restrictions on media freedom. Richard Bennett stated that at least four journalists and media workers remain in detention, urging authorities to free…
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Taliban Approves 12 Key Energy and Infrastructure Projects
DID Press: Taliban’s economic commission approved 12 major projects spanning energy, infrastructure, transport, and public services, aiming to strengthen core systems and expand access to essential services across Afghanistan. According to the office of the deputy prime minister for economic…
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Herat Governor Calls for Long-Term Water Strategy to Ensure Sustainability
DID Press: Taliban-appointed governor of Herat has emphasized the need for long-term planning to secure sustainable water resources for the city, warning that short-term approaches are insufficient to meet future demand. Noor Ahmad Islamjar made the remarks during a meeting…
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