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UNAMA flags human rights violations in forced Afghan returns: Report
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Over two million Afghans have been forcibly returned from Pakistan and Iran since 2023, according to UNAMA. The UN warns of rights violations, especially against women and girls. Afghan authorities deny the claims, while experts say the deportations breach international human rights commitme
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Afghanistan to send 2,000 workers to Qatar amid rising joblessness, refuge
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan plans to send 2,000 workers to Qatar for legal jobs amid rising unemployment and returning refugees. The Taliban-led Labor Ministry says coordination with Qatar is complete, and registration details will follow. The move aims to ease economic pressure as thousands struggle with p
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Government is aware of a China-Pakistan-Afghanistan meeting held in Beijin
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday said that the government has consistently protested to parties concerned over the inclusion of the 'China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which passes through parts of the Indian Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu &
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Over 1.1 million Afghans deported from Iran, UN rushes aid amid crisis
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Over 1.1 million Afghans have been deported from Iran this year, Tolo News reported. Many, like Zia, face harsh conditions in Kabul camps. The UN has allocated $10 million to aid returnees, but activists say support remains inadequate and forced deportations continue despite international ap
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Afghanistan sends diplomats to Germany, resumes passport services
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan's caretaker government has sent two diplomats to its embassy in Germany to resume consular services, including passport issuance, after four years. As reported by Tolo News, this move signals possible progress in ties with Germany, with Qatar playing a key role in facilitating th
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Flash floods wreak havoc in eastern Afghanistan, 3 dead
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Flash floods in Afghanistan's Khost and Paktia provinces have killed three people and caused severe damage to homes and farmland, according to Khaama Press. Several districts were affected, with residents suffering major economic losses. The disaster highlights growing concerns over recurrin
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Afghanistan passport ranked least powerful in 2025 with access to 26 count
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan's passport is ranked the least powerful in 2025, offering visa-free access to only 26 countries, according to the Henley Passport Index. Khaama Press reports this reflects growing international isolation, with the country dropping two spots from last year due to political instabi
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UAE halts deportation of Afghan allies as US begins visa processing
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The U.S. and UAE have agreed to stop deporting Afghan allies who worked with American forces. Their U.S. visa processing has begun in the UAE, offering hope of safe relocation. The move follows backlash over deportation threats and aims to honor U.S. commitments, Khaama Press reported.
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Afghan journalists face 'dire' conditions in Iran, Pakistan; group warns o
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghan journalists in Iran and Pakistan face arrest, deportation, and lack of basic services, the Afghanistan Journalists Support Organization warned. It urged global action to protect them and speed up asylum processes amid worsening conditions, calling the situation "dire" and a serious th
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UN allocates emergency relief to protect Afghan returnees from Iran
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The UN has allocated $10 million to support Afghan returnees from Iran, aiming to protect them from abuse and provide urgent aid. Thousands are expelled daily, facing harsh border conditions. The funds will help with shelter, food, and reintegration, as humanitarian groups call for more glob
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Germany greenlights Taliban consular officials to support Afghan deportati
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Germany has agreed to let two Taliban consular officials assist with deporting Afghan nationals, especially serious criminals. The move aims to improve repatriation but does not imply diplomatic recognition. Talks are ongoing, and deportations will continue, according to German officials and
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UNAMA voices concern over arrest of women, girls in Kabul for dress code v
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UNAMA has raised concern over the recent arrest of women and girls in Kabul by Taliban authorities for alleged dress code violations, urging respect for human rights and reversal of restrictive policies, Khaama Press reported. The arrests have sparked outrage and deepened fears among Afghan
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