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Germany's Bavaria steps up deportation of Afghans, Syrians
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bavarian Premier Markus Soder has called for swift deportation of foreign criminals, including Afghans and Syrians, as Germany toughens its immigration policy. Refugee advocates say this reflects a harsher stance, with state governments gaining more authority in deportations. 81 Afghans were
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Kabul residents decry worsening power outages, demand urgent action
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kabul residents are facing severe power outages, with some getting less than six hours of electricity daily. They urge the authorities and Breshna to take urgent action. Former Breshna CEO says long-term infrastructure upgrades are needed to resolve the crisis, reported Tolo News.
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hits Afghanistan
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
An Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hit Afghanistan in the early hours of Saturday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
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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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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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Kabul's water crisis leaves six million at risk, UN calls it 'unprecedente
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Kabul is facing a severe water crisis, with millions lacking access to clean water. Residents rely on petrol stations and struggle daily. UN-Habitat warns six million are at risk. Despite public pleas, the Islamic Emirate has yet to take concrete action, Tolo News reported.
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UN warns of deepening crisis in Afghanistan amid major aid shortfall
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The UN has warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan due to a major funding gap. Many, like Kabul cobbler Hussain Haidari, struggle without aid. Officials urge more global support, while experts stress the need for long-term solutions beyond short-term relief.
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Pakistan urges UN action over Afghan-based terror threats to key infrastru
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistan told the UN it has credible evidence of growing ties between terror groups like TTP and BLA, operating from Afghanistan, targeting its infrastructure. It urged global action and also held talks with Kabul to discuss security and trade, stressing the need to act against Afghan-based
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India hosts 'Jaipur Foot' camp in Kabul to aid Afghan amputees
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India held a five-day 'Jaipur Foot' camp in Kabul, providing free prosthetic limbs and mobility aids to Afghan amputees as part of its ongoing humanitarian assistance, helping around 75 people regain mobility and independence.
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Jaipur Foot camp recieves enthusiastic response in Afghanistan
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, he said, "As part of India's ongoing humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan, a five-day Jaipur Foot camp was organised in Kabul by BMVSS, Jaipur. The camp saw an enthusiastic response, with around 75 prosthetic limbs successfully fitted."
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Afghan returnees arrive with 'empty hands, uncertain future
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Afghan government says over 72,000 families have returned in three months, including nearly 100,000 via the Iran-Afghanistan border in just three days.
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UN: Afghans face highest global resettlement needs for 2026 as deportation
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
UNHCR estimates that 2.5 million refugees will need resettlement in 2026, with Afghans as the largest group. Over 393,000 Afghan migrants were deported from Iran and Pakistan this year, TOLO News reported. Afghan citizens are urging better support and education to avoid forced migration.
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