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Poll: Afghans Believe Ashura’s Message of Justice is Path Out of Crisis
On the eve of Ashura, amid Afghanistan’s deepening social and political crises, the results of a new poll conducted by DIDPress reflect the moral and social priorities of the Afghan people. The central question of the poll was: “In Afghanistan’s…
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UN General Assembly to Hold Special Session on Afghanistan
DIDPress: UN General Assembly will hold a special session to address the crisis in Afghanistan and support human rights, particularly the rights of women and girls. Nasir Ahmad Faiq, Chargé d’Affaires of Afghanistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN, announced that…
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Poll: Political Oppression Tops Afghans’ Ashura-Related Concerns
DIDPress: As the days of Ashura and commemoration of Imam Hussein’s eternal movement approached, Did News Agency conducted an online poll asking its audience: “If Imam Hussein (AS) were present in Afghanistan today, against which problem would he rise up?”…
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OCHA Unable to Provide Aid to Flood Victims in Afghanistan
DIDPress: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) vowed it cannot fully respond to the urgent needs of flood victims in Afghanistan due to funding shortages. In a report, OCHA noted that multiple Afghan provinces have experienced flash…
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Muttaqi: Afghan Returnees Need Urgent Assistance
DIDPress: Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister, in a meeting with a senior official of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), urged greater attention to the dire situation of returnees from Iran and Pakistan. Amir Khan Muttaqi,…
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Message of Ashura in Afghan Public Opinion: Resistance Against Oppression People’s Top Choice
DIDPress: As the month of Muharram begins and the days of mourning for Imam Hussain (AS) commence, DID Press conducted an online poll to gauge public opinion on the relevance of Ashura’s message for contemporary Afghan society. The poll, conducted…
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Ashura in Afghanistan; Unity Manifestation and Devotion to Imam Hussain (AS)
DIDPress: With the arrival of Muharram 1404 (solar year), Afghanistan has once again embraced the solemn atmosphere of Hussaini mourning. In capital Kabul and other provinces, mosques, Takyas (mourning halls), and public spaces are draped in black as grand mourning…
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Tens of Thousands Afghan Migrants Return from Iran Daily
DIDPress: As the number of Afghan migrants returning from Iran continues to rise, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) representative described their situation as “the human face of war’s consequences,” urging the international community to provide immediate and…
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Six-Month Residency Extension Proposed for Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
DIDPress: A proposal to extend the legal residency of Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards by six months has been submitted to Pakistan’s federal cabinet for approval. Pakistani media, citing official sources, reported that a high-level meeting was…
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Washington’s Heavy Shadow Over Kabul: Which Country Afghans See as Shaping their Destiny?
According to the results of a recent survey published by DID Press News Agency, the United States, with 37% of the votes, has been identified by respondents as the most influential country in Afghanistan’s political future. This outcome suggests that…
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