Afghanistan

23 million in Afghanistan face acute hunger: NRC

Jan 27, 2022

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) on Thursday said that 23 million people in Afghanistan are facing acute hunger and called for the removal of economic bottlenecks.

Afghanistan hanging by a thread; cannot abandon Afghan people: UN

Jan 27, 2022

With Afghanistan "hanging by a thread" six months after the Taliban takeover, the world cannot abandon the country now - for the sake of its people

Afghanistan's health system 'seriously under threat

Jan 26, 2022

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said fundamental and life-saving primary health care services in Afghanistan are under severe threat

42 killed, 76 injured in Afghanistan due to heavy snowfall

Jan 24, 2022

At least 42 people have been killed and 76 wounded following heavy snowfall in Afghanistan, local media reported on Monday.

Over half million people lost jobs in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover: UN

Jan 20, 2022

More than half a million people have lost or been pushed out of their jobs in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover, the UN International Labour Organization

UNICEF provides aid to 800 families in Afghanistan

Jan 19, 2022

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) distributed aid to 800 vulnerable and needy Afghan families including food, medical supplies and winter supplies.

Freedom of expression has diminished in Afghanistan

Jan 17, 2022

The Afghan media community continues to face overwhelming challenges under the new Taliban regime and this has instilled a sense of uncertainty in them