Afghanistan in the shadow of global crises; The Security Council warned about the situation of women. The UN Security Council’s special session to discuss the situation in Afghanistan began as the Iran-Israel war and regional tensions have darkened the horizon of global attention. At the meeting, the latest report of the UN Secretary-General was presented
Taliban’s duality in the fight against drugs; poppy is safe in the south, banned in the north. Following strong protests from the people of Khash district of Badakhshan province against the destruction of poppy fields, the Taliban were forced to leave the area. Local sources say public anger has escalated as people find the Taliban’s
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mottaki met with Syrian Transitional Foreign Minister Asad Hassan Sheibani on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers’ meeting in Istanbul. According to Hafiz Zia Ahmad, deputy spokesman for the Taliban’s foreign ministry, the meeting took place on Saturday, June 31, and the two sides emphasized
The UN Security Council will hold its second quarterly meeting on the situation in Afghanistan in 2025 on Monday, June 23. The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Rosa Otunbayeva, Deputy Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, and UN Women’s Director Sima Bahos will present reports on the political, security, humanitarian and women’s rights situation in Afghanistan.
Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s interior minister, said at a gathering in Paktia that the Taliban did not fight to gain power, but rather aimed to “consolidate Sharia” and “fight corruption.” However, the facts show otherwise. Since returning to power, the Taliban have focused on social restrictions rather than addressing the people’s problems, and have put
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in his quarterly report on the situation in Afghanistan, once again warned about the Taliban’s actions, saying that the group’s restrictive policies have worsened the humanitarian crisis in the country. Guterres stressed that the UN is trying to chart a clear political path for the country’s future with the participation of
The Afghan Independent Media Support Organization (NAI), expressing concern about the situation of Afghan journalists living in Iran, called for their immediate transfer to a third country. The organization announced in a statement on Tuesday that Afghan journalists in Iran are facing increasing threats, including the risk of Israeli missile attacks and an increasing negative
Abdul Rab Rasool Sayyaf, a well-known Afghan political figure, condemned the recent Israeli attack on Iran and supported the Islamic Republic. In a message he posted on the social network “X” on Wednesday, Mr. Sayyaf emphasized that “the attack on the neighboring and brotherly country of Iran is against all human values and international covenants.”
By expanding its economic influence in Afghanistan, China is trying to ensure regional stability and maintain the security of its investments within the framework of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. According to a report by the Washington Post, at a recent meeting in Beijing, the Taliban and Pakistan agreed to resume diplomatic relations and
Women’s Freedom Lantern Movement: Being a mother in Afghanistan has taken on the meaning of pain and deprivation Along with International Mother’s Day, the Women’s Freedom Lantern Movement of Afghanistan released a video message depicting the difficult situation of women and mothers in the country. The movement says that thousands of Afghan women under Taliban
