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Concerns over domestic violence rise; woman set on fire in Takhar

Local sources in northeastern Afghanistan have reported the discovery of a woman’s charred body in Warsaj district of Takhar province. The incident occurred on Monday in the Tarsht area on the way to Kotal Faring. According to local officials, the woman was killed as a result of family tensions and her body was transferred to

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Claims of job creation; the reality of widespread youth unemployment in the shadow of promises

While the Taliban’s deputy economic officer announces the creation of 70,000 permanent jobs and the establishment of 1,500 factories after the group’s takeover, reports and field evidence paint a different picture of Afghanistan’s economic situation. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar said at a ceremony in Kabul that the country has achieved self-sufficiency in 138 industrial sectors

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Freedom of Expression Center warns of risk of deportation of Afghan journalists from Turkey

The Freedom of Expression Center has warned that dozens of Afghan journalists in Turkey are at risk of forced deportation and return to Afghanistan. The organization said that 50 of these journalists sought refuge in Turkey after the fall of Kabul, but many of them are now in an uncertain legal status; Including 10 who

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Urban crisis in Kabul; 80 percent of the population lives in settlements without basic services

The UN Human Settlements Programme has announced that four out of five residents of Kabul live in informal settlements; Areas that are deprived of access to basic services such as clean water, health, education and green spaces. The organization warned in its new report that the current situation is particularly worrying for children and has

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Massive explosion in Taloqan; Taliban not releasing details

Local sources reported a powerful explosion on Monday evening at the “former fuel sales intersection” in Taloqan city, the capital of Takhar. According to eyewitnesses, the Taliban immediately sealed off the area. As of the time of publication, the Taliban have remained silent about the nature of the explosion, possible casualties, and its causes. This

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The fourth Antalya Process meeting began with a focus on national dialogue and criticism of Taliban rule.

The fourth round of the Antalya Process meeting began on Monday in Turkey with the participation of a group of political activists, experts, diplomats and representatives of Afghan civil society. The two-day meeting was held with the aim of preparing the ground for an inclusive national dialogue in order to achieve a peaceful political agreement.

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Crisis in Badakhshan; Protest against Taliban’s repressive policies

Local sources in Badakhshan report that following violent clashes between the Taliban and farmers in the Jurm district, a wave of public discontent has emerged, with a number of protesters demanding the removal of Qari Ayub Khalid, the Taliban governor in the province. According to the sources, the local people, especially the farmers, are fed

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Local commander killed in clash with Taliban in Badakhshan

Local sources in Badakhshan province said that during an armed clash in Shuhada district, “Mawlawi Zaidullah”, a Taliban dissident, was killed. At least four Taliban members were also said to have been killed in the clash. The clash began after the Taliban surrounded the commander’s house and continued for several hours. Several Taliban intermediaries were

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Religious pressure on Ismailis in Badakhshan; forced to change their religion at gunpoint.

Reports from Badakhshan province indicate that a number of Ismaili families have been pressured to abandon their religious beliefs and adopt another religion. Witnesses and local sources report threats, intimidation, and even direct violence against this religious minority. However, these events have passed without widespread media coverage and without serious response from human rights organizations.

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Deadly storm in Pakistan; at least 19 dead, dozens injured

A severe storm accompanied by rain in several parts of Pakistan has killed at least 19 people and injured more than 90 others. According to a report by the Dawn newspaper, this natural event hit large areas of the provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa yesterday, leaving extensive damage. Power outages, traffic accidents, and destruction

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