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Afghanistan
Over 31,000 Affected by Floods in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) reported that over 31,000 people in Afghanistan were affected by flash floods in 2025, highlighting the country’s growing vulnerability to climate-related disasters. Officials from Afghanistan’s disaster management agencies noted that recent floods in…
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UN Appeals for $14.5M for Mine Clearance in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has announced that $14.5 million is required to implement mine-clearance operations and landmine risk education programs across the country. OCHA warned that millions of people in Afghanistan…
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Central Asia Focus on Expanding Economic Ties with Afghanistan
DID Press: During a consultative meeting between Afghanistan and Central Asian countries in Kabul, senior officials from five regional states emphasized expanding economic cooperation, strengthening political relations, and supporting major transit projects with Afghanistan. Geziz Akbasov stated that economic relations…
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Over 700 Killed and 600 Injured in Pakistani Strikes on Afghanistan
DID Press: Deputy spokesperson of the Taliban announced that Pakistani attacks on various regions of Afghanistan between February 22 and April 4 resulted in the deaths of 761 people and injuries to 626 others. Hamdullah Fitrat stated that the strikes…
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Heavy Rains Across Afghanistan Kill 61, Destroy Thousands of Homes and Farms
DID Press: Recent heavy rains across Afghanistan have resulted in significant casualties and damage. According to official Taliban government statistics, 61 people have died, 116 injured, and 4 remain missing due to these events. The disasters have fully or partially…
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Afghanistan Records 467 Mine Casualties in 2025
DID Press: According to data from the Mine Action Coordination and Integration Directorate (DMAC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), contamination from landmines and unexploded ordnance remains a serious humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. In 2025, a total…
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UK Reaffirms Commitment to Humanitarian Aid in Afghanistan
DID Press: Head of Afghan Red Crescent emphasized continued aid to displaced persons and those in need during a discussion with the UK’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, In response to rising challenges caused by recent heavy rains. Sheikh Shahabuddin Dilawar,…
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Flood Alert Intensifies in Afghanistan as Over 20 Provinces Face Escalating Risk
DID Press: EU Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service has warned that large areas of eastern, southern, and western Afghanistan are expected to face intensified flooding over the next three days. Taliban authorities have also urged residents to avoid approaching bridges,…
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Floods and Severe Weather Leave 31 Dead and Injured in Afghanistan
DID Press: National Disaster Management Authority under the Taliban administration reported that natural disasters over the past 24 hours have resulted in 31 casualties, including both fatalities and injuries across Afghanistan. According to the agency, heavy rainfall triggered flash floods,…
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Afghanistan Records Surge in Rail Cargo Imports Through Key Transit Corridors
DID Press: Ministry of Public Works under the Taliban administration announced that a total of 151,750 metric tons of petroleum products, non-petroleum goods, and other commodities entered Afghanistan via railway lines over the past week. According to the ministry, the…
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