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'Violence against women is a horrific violation of human rights': UN Secy
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
November 25 is observed as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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As of Nov 23, there is no Afghan diplomat in India
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
However, the Ministry of External Affairs has made no comments regarding the closure of the Afghanistan Embassy in India. Moreover, India has not recognised the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
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Pakistan receives global condemnation over USD 830 'exit fee' for Afghan r
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Several Western diplomats and the United Nations have strongly criticised Pakistan over its decision to impose hundreds of dollars in exit fees for every Afghan refugee who fled the persecution by the Taliban condemning the decision as "shocking and frustrating", The Guardian reported.
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EU pledges 10 million euros to support Afghanistan's healthcare system
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Afghans have repeatedly complained of lack of basic amenities under the Taliban government and the country is now heavily dependent on humanitarian aid.
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Afghanistan: Over 1900 Afghan migrants return from Iran
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to Taliban-led ministry on Wednesday said that 1,957 Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan from Iran through the Islam Qala border crossing.
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Afghanistan: Bookstore owners, publishing houses express concern over lack
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The officials of these publishing houses and bookstores said that currently, the market for the sale of books has witnessed a decline and they are facing economic challenges.
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Afghanistan announces permanent closure of Indian embassy
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Releasing an official statement on the closure of its diplomatic mission in New Delhi, the Afghan embassy said, "Effective from November 23, 2023 owing to persistent challenges from the Indian government. The decision follows the embassy's earlier cessation of operations on September 30,
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Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness week marked in Kabul amid rise in sale
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The third week of November is World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week.
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Afghanistan: Kabul residents complain of power shortage
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Amid the power shortage, they have urged Da Afghanistan Breshna Shirkat (DABS), the country's power utility, to take the situation seriously and come up with a solution.
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Former President Karzai says educating girls, boys vital for Afghanistan's
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Reiterating the importance of opening schools and universities in the country, former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has said that educating girls as well as boys is very necessary for the prosperity of Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported.
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UNHCR calls on Pakistan to halt deportation of Afghan refugees
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called on Pakistan to halt the deportation of Afghan refugees during winter amid concerns for their safety, Khaama Press reported.
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Eight killed in separate explosions in Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Eight people were killed in North Waziristan, South Waziristan and Bajaur in Pakistan on Wednesday 22, including two security personnel and six civilians, reported The Dawn.
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