Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Afghan refugee ID cards will not be renewed and deported individuals will be blacklisted from re-entry. The move, reported by Khaama Press, is part of stricter immigration policies, raising concerns from rights groups about the humanitarian impa
Japan has provided USD 5 million through UNICEF to bolster polio eradication efforts and strengthen immunisation programs across all 34 provinces of Afghanistan, according to Khaama Press.
UNAMA stated that the new rules "increase fear and self-censorship among Afghanistan media outlets" and warned that the directive "further erodes press freedom in the country," Khaama Press reported. The organisation said the policy institutionalises restrictions that have escalated since th
WHO has warned of rising infectious diseases among Afghan migrants deported from neighbouring countries due to poor sanitation. Thousands have been screened and vaccinated at border points, but WHO urges more funding and medical support to prevent outbreaks, Khaama Press reported.
A UN official has raised alarm over Iran's arrest of hundreds of Afghan migrants accused of spying, with reports of abuse and lack of due process. UN experts, cited by Khaama Press, warn the situation may worsen amid Iran-Israel tensions and ongoing crackdowns on minorities and refugees.
Thousands of Afghan migrants deported from Iran are facing extreme heat, lack of shelter, food, and water at the Islam Qala border. The crisis is worsening daily, with over 31,000 arrivals in 24 hours. UNICEF and Khaama Press report urgent need for coordinated humanitarian aid and support.
U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga warned that Afghanistan has become a terrorist safe haven again, posing threats to South and Central Asia. He cited rising violence by groups like ISIS-K and TTP, and urged stronger regional cooperation and a review of U.S. counterterrorism strategies, Khaama P
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that instability in Afghanistan poses serious security risks to CSTO nations. He urged stronger coordination among members to prevent terrorist infiltration and stressed the need for international cooperation to support an inclusive Afghan government,
Over 23 million Afghans face acute hunger, with the World Food Programme calling food aid their only hope. Due to funding cuts, WFP warns of worsening starvation, especially in remote areas. Khaama Press reports urgent global support is needed to prevent a deeper humanitarian crisis.
Kabul is facing a serious water crisis, with groundwater levels dropping and many wells drying up. Without urgent action, the city could run out of water by 2030, causing hardship and migration for millions, warns Mercy Corps, as reported by Khaama Press.
The Women's Freedom Movement has called for an end to the detention of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, and has demanded immediate action on the same, Khaama Press News Agency reported on Tuesday.