Afghanistan
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UNICEF: 21.9M Need Aid as Afghanistan Faces Massive Crisis
DID Press: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported that Afghanistan remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian emergencies in 2026, driven by years of conflict, economic fragility, and the gradual erosion of essential rights and public services. According to…
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War Crimes Allegations Against Prominent Australian Special Forces Officer Reaffirmed
DID Press: A former member of Australia’s special forces has publicly reaffirmed allegations that decorated officer Ben Roberts-Smith committed war crimes during deployments in Afghanistan. The ex-soldier, identified under the pseudonym “X” in a televised interview, claimed that some actions…
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Pakistan Accelerates Deportation of Afghan Migrants
DID Press: Taliban’s High Commission for Addressing Migrant Issues says 3,597 Afghan migrants deported from Pakistan returned to the country on Monday via multiple border crossings. According to the commission, 708 families comprising 3,231 individuals entered through the Torkham crossing,…
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Afghanistan Justice Ministry Shuts Down 263 Property Agencies in Kabul
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Justice says it has shut down hundreds of real estate brokerage offices in Kabul as part of an expanded regulatory crackdown on economic activity, while also issuing new licenses to compliant operators. The ministry said…
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Mass Funeral Held for Victims of Armed Attack in Injil, Herat
DID Press: A large funeral ceremony was held on Tuesday morning for victims of a recent armed attack in the Deh Mir area of Injil district in Herat, with significant public attendance at the Sadeqia Grand Mosque. The attack, carried…
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Iran’s Ambassador in Kabul Visits Dogharoun Border, Urges Faster Cargo Transit
DID Press: Iran’s ambassador in Kabul, Alireza Bikdeli, led a delegation of Iranian officials on an inspection visit to the Dogharoun–Islam Qala border crossing, according to local media reports. During the visit, the delegation reviewed ongoing projects aimed at establishing…
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UN Updates Sanctions List Details for 4 Senior Taliban Officials
DID Press: United Nations Security Council sanctions committee has updated identifying information for four senior members of the Taliban already listed under its sanctions regime. The review covers Mohammad Hassan Akhund, the Taliban’s prime minister, Abdul Ghani Baradar, deputy prime…
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Bamyan Education Dispute Over Jafari Fiqh Continues Amid Conflicting Claims
DID Press: Uncertainty persists in Bamyan over the status of Jafari jurisprudence instruction in schools and religious institutions following conflicting statements from local authorities and the Taliban. The Shia Ulema Council of Bamyan said a recent meeting with education officials…
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Uzbek Delegation Expands Trade Outreach in Kabul and Herat
DID Press: An official delegation from Uzbekistan’s Andijan region, led by Governor Shuhratbek Abdurahmanov, visited Afghanistan to expand trade, investment, and cultural cooperation, focusing on market access, export growth, and new bilateral partnerships. The visit aims to assess Afghanistan’s market…
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Taliban Minister Holds Talks with Islamic Scholars from Multiple Countries
DID Press: Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development of Taliban announced that its minister, Mullah Abdul Latif Mansoor, met with a number of Islamic scholars from various Muslim countries. According to the ministry’s statement, the two sides discussed strengthening the…
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