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Second Round of the Polio Vaccination Campaign Launched in Afghanistan
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (146+ words) The Ministry of Public Health of the Taliban has announced the launch of a polio vaccination campaign in 20 provinces of the country. In a press release issued on Monday, May 18, the ministry stated that the second round of the supplementary…...
Human Rights Organizations Call for Repeal of Taliban's "Spousal Separation Principles
19+ hour, 4+ min ago (257+ words) A number of human rights organizations, women's rights groups, and associations have expressed deep concern and protest over the Taliban's so called "Principles on Separation of Spouses," calling for its immediate and unconditional repeal. In a joint statement released on…...
Balkh Residents Decry Soaring Telecom Prices and Shrinking Services
23+ hour, 27+ min ago (497+ words) Speaking to the Hasht-e Subh Daily, residents said the lack of meaningful oversight over telecom companies has allowed prices to climb while service quality has fallen. They believe companies are prioritizing profit over providing reliable services, and argue that without…...
WHO Warns of Ebola Outbreak and Spread
23+ hour, 55+ min ago (180+ words) The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern following outbreaks of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The organization reported on Sunday, May 17, that the current spread of Ebola does…...
Severed Heads and Mutilated Bodies: Why Are Disappearances Surging Across Afghanistan?
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (591+ words) Amid growing alarm over escalating insecurity, enforced disappearances, and the killings of children and women, missing person notices and related statistics have been circulating widely in recent days. In some cases, bodies have been returned to families after the initial…...
WHO Urges Pilgrims to Follow Health Guidelines and Get Vaccinated for Hajj
23+ hour, 54+ min ago (150+ words) The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that Afghan pilgrims receive essential vaccinations and follow health guidelines to reduce the risk of potential diseases during the Hajj pilgrimage. The organization wrote on its X account on Sunday, May 17, that following…...
US Does Not Extend Russian Oil Sanctions Waivers
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (127+ words) The administration of Donald Trump has not renewed a sanctions waiver that allowed some countries to purchase Russian seaborne oil. Al Jazeera reported on Sunday, May 17, that the US government did not extend the Russian oil waivers after they expired....
Thailand Urges Iran to Ensure Safe Passage for Eight Thai Ships in the Strait of Hormuz
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (163+ words) Thailand has asked Iran to allow the safe passage of eight Thai-flagged ships that have been stranded due to tensions on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz. Anadolu Agency reported on Saturday, May 16, that the request was raised by…...
Civil Society Organizations Protest Taliban Regulation on Child Marriage
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (245+ words) A number of human rights organizations and women's rights associations have issued a protest statement expressing concern over the Taliban's "Principles on Separation of Spouses." The organizations said in a statement released on Saturday, May 16, that the Taliban have recognized…...
Afghanistan Freedom Front Announces Start of Commando Unit Activities in Badakhshan
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (130+ words) The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) has announced the deployment of its commando units in various parts of Badakhshan Province. The front claimed that as a result of these clashes, Taliban forces suffered casualties and were forced to retreat. The statement…...