humanitarian assistance
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Afghanistan
Japan, UN Pledge Support after Deadly Northern Afghanistan Quake
DID Press: Following a 6.3-magnitude earthquake in northern Afghanistan, the embassies of Iran, Japan, and the UN issued separate messages expressing condolences and emphasizing timely humanitarian assistance. Last night, northern Afghanistan experienced an earthquake that affected Samangan, Balkh, and Baghlan…
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Afghanistan
Drought and Natural Disasters Threaten Thousands of Families in Bamyan
DID Press: Natural Disaster Management Authority of Bamyan province has reported that over 40,000 families have been affected by drought and natural disasters and are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Recent assessments indicate that severe drought and other natural…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Requests Japan to Resume Kabul Water Supply Project
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Economy announced that officials have requested Japan to restart work on the water supply project for New Kabul City. In a statement, the ministry said that Qari Din Mohammad Hanif, Minister of Economy, and Dr.…
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Government
Doha Hosts Arab-Islamic Summit Focused on Practical Measures against Israel
DID Press: Arab and Islamic leaders are convening in Doha today (Monday) to adopt actionable measures in response to escalating tensions in Gaza and the West Bank. Qatar has emphasized that, unlike previous meetings, this summit will go beyond symbolic…
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Afghanistan
Mullah Baradar Visits Kunar, Urges Sanction Relief to Assist Quake Victims
DID Press: Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Taliban’s deputy prime minister for economic affairs, visited Kunar province following the devastating earthquake and called on the international community to lift sanctions on Afghanistan to facilitate humanitarian assistance. Leading a delegation, Baradar met…
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Afghanistan
UN Allocates $10 M in Emergency Aid for Afghanistan Quake Victims
DID Press: UN released $10 million in emergency funds to support relief efforts for victims of the recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, bolstering international humanitarian assistance to the affected areas. Several countries have also contributed cash and in-kind aid. UN…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan No Longer Priority for US, Says American Expert
DID Press: Deputy Director of the Middle East Division at the Quincy Institute said in a research session that Afghanistan no longer holds a place among the main priorities of U.S. foreign policy, and that Washington is approaching the country…
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