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Russia Urges Regional Unity to Combat Terrorism in Afghanistan
DID Press: Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, highlighted the persistent threat of terrorist groups in Afghanistan and called for joint action by the Taliban and Pakistan. Speaking to RIA Novosti, Kabulov stressed that no single country can defeat…
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Reports of ISIS-K Resurgence in Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Areas
DID Press: Local sources in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa report new developments along the Tira border region. Following winter military operations that forced residents to evacuate, the Pakistani army is now reportedly withdrawing from certain posts, raising security concerns. Eyewitnesses claim…
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Pakistani Students in Afghanistan Demand Reopening of Torkham Border
DID Press: Pakistani students studying in Afghanistan have urged Islamabad to reopen the Torkham border crossing so they can return home after the winter break. Reports indicate that many students cannot afford plane tickets and prefer to use the land…
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First Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Joint Trade Council Meeting Held in Tashkent
DID Press: The first meeting of the Joint Trade Council between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan was held in Tashkent, where officials from both nations signed a framework agreement establishing the council. The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment announced that the…
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Pakistan Reopens Torkham Crossing Unilaterally to Expel Afghan Migrants
DID Press: Pakistan has unilaterally reopened the Torkham border crossing to deport Afghan migrants. On 26 March 2026, 40 Afghan migrants held at the Landi Kotal camp were returned to Afghanistan through this crossing. Published images show the migrants had…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Truce and Civilian Protection in Afghanistan
DID Press: Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, urged both Taliban and Pakistan to agree on a permanent ceasefire and ensure the protection of civilians amid ongoing clashes. Bennett emphasized the importance of upholding international law,…
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UN Report: Urban Women in Afghanistan Face Widening Gender Inequality
DID Press: A new report by UN-Habitat reveals that rapid urbanization in Afghanistan has not reduced gender disparities; instead, informal urban settlements show a dramatic increase in inequality. Based on data collected between 2023 and 2025 from cities including Kabul,…
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