Afghanistan
-
Taliban Remain Silent on Reopening Girls’ Schools in Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-led Ministry of Education outlined its plans for the start of the 2026 academic year but made no mention of reopening girls’ schools beyond sixth grade. Since 23 March 2022, millions of Afghan girls have been denied…
Read More » -
Afghan Taliban Opponents Call for Democratic Governance at London Summit
DID Press: At the conclusion of a two-day gathering of Afghan Taliban opponents in London, political leaders and representatives from various factions issued a joint statement emphasizing that Afghanistan’s future governance must be based on the will of the people…
Read More » -
School Bells Ring in Afghanistan, Yet Girls Remain Locked Out for 5th Consecutive Year
DID Press: As Afghanistan’s Ministry of Education under the Taliban rang the bell to mark the start of the 2026 academic year on Thursday (March 26), girls’ schools above sixth grade remained closed for the fifth consecutive year. Taliban officials…
Read More » -
UNICEF Urges Afghanistan to Reopen Schools for Girls at Start of 2026 Academic Year
DID Press: UNICEF called on Afghanistan to reopen girls’ schools, warning that prolonged restrictions on education threaten their future, On Thursday (March 26), coinciding with the start of the 2026 academic year. Sanjay Wijesekera, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia,…
Read More » -
EU Allocates €250,000 Humanitarian Aid for Afghan Quake Victims
DID Press: European Union has announced €250,000 in humanitarian assistance to support displaced and affected people following the recent earthquake in Afghanistan. This aid is expected to cover about 70,000 individuals in the provinces of Khost, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Paktika, and…
Read More » -
Over 2,000 Afghan Farming Families Receive Wheat Seed Packages
DID Press: In 2025, FAO, supported by the European Union, distributed certified wheat seed packages to more than 2,000 farming families in Afghanistan’s Badghis, Helmand, and Kandahar. Each package includes 50 kilograms of certified wheat seed, 100 kilograms of fertilizer,…
Read More » -
Kabul Highlights Water Diplomacy and Regional Cooperation at Tashkent Event
DID Press: During an event marking “Water Week” in Uzbekistan’s capital, Kabul emphasized the importance of strengthening regional collaboration in managing shared water resources. Mojibur Rahman Omar Akhundzada, Deputy Minister of Energy and Water for the Taliban-led government, spoke on…
Read More » -
Taliban Defense Ministry: All Areas Along Durand Line Under Full Security Control
DID Press: Enayatullah Khwarazmi, spokesperson for the Taliban Ministry of National Defense, stated that all areas along the disputed Durand Line are currently under the full control of Afghan security forces. Khwarazmi said the country’s defense forces remain firmly committed…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More »