Afghanistan
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Global Press Freedom Falls to Record Low in 2026, Afghanistan Among Most Restricted
DID Press: The latest report by Reporters Without Borders shows that global press freedom has dropped to its lowest level in a century, with more than half of countries now classified as “difficult” or “very serious” environments for journalism. According…
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Germany to Resume Visa Issuance for Afghan Applicants in Pakistan from June 2026
DID Press: Germany announced that it will resume issuing work and student visas for Afghan nationals residing in Pakistan starting 1 June 2026, according to its embassy in Islamabad. The German embassy said the renewed process will cover applicants seeking…
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UK Ends Evacuation Support for Afghan Allies, Sparking “Moral Failure” Backlash
DID Press: United Kingdom has faced strong criticism after its Ministry of Defense announced it will no longer directly assist the evacuation of around 9,000 eligible Afghan nationals, a decision described by critics as a “moral failure” toward former allies.…
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Red Tulips Return to Faryab Plains, Drawing Thousands of Spring Visitors
DID Press: Vast red tulip fields have reappeared across Shirin Tagab District, attracting thousands of families to northern Afghanistan in a renewed celebration of spring after years of drought. Following favorable rainfall this year, the plains of Faryab Province have…
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Afghanistan–Pakistan Reach Draft Security Deal in Istanbul Focused on TTP and ISIS
DID Press: Delegations linked to Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached a preliminary security understanding in Istanbul, with talks centered on countering militant groups including the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and ISIS. According to informed sources, several rounds of intensive informal negotiations…
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Online Platform Reaches 35,000 Afghan Girls Amid Education Restrictions
DID Press: An online learning platform, SOLAx, has expanded access to education for Afghan girls, enrolling more than 35,000 students as school restrictions persist. With secondary schools still closed to girls in Afghanistan, the platform said it has introduced free…
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Passport Services Improve in Ghor, Thousands Receive Documents
DID Press: Authorities in Ghor Province say passport services have improved significantly, with thousands of residents receiving travel documents over the past year. Officials from the provincial police command stated that more than 7,600 passports were issued and distributed in…
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Women’s Dedicated Market Boosts Economic Participation in Herat
DID Press: A women-only market has been launched in Herat to support female entrepreneurship and expand economic opportunities for women. The newly established market provides a secure environment where women can directly sell their handmade products, including traditional crafts, clothing,…
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Afghan Girl in Türkiye Symbolically Appointed Mayor of İzmir for One Day
DID Press: An Afghan student living in Türkiye has been symbolically appointed mayor of İzmir for 24 hours as part of a children’s educational program. Mahnaz Yulmaz, an Afghan student originally from Jowzjan Province, took part in a civic initiative…
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Taliban’s Engineering of Silence Keeps Afghanistan at Bottom of Press Freedom Index
DID Press: Afghanistan has once again been ranked among the most repressive countries in the world in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, reflecting not a temporary decline but the consolidation of a systematic strategy of information control under Taliban…
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