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Over 1.1 million Afghans forced back from Iran in three months: Herat offi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Local officials in Herat said deportations of Afghan migrants from Iran have sharply increased, with up to 5,000 returning daily through Islam Qala. Over 1.1 million Afghans have been expelled in three months, and Iran has warned of a second wave, Tolo News reported.
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Afghan deportees allege police mistreatment in Pakistan, urge aid as camps
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghans deported from Pakistan say they faced police mistreatment and now struggle without shelter or resources. Pakistan has closed five long-running refugee camps, while UNHCR reports over 2.8 million returns from Iran and Pakistan in 2025, raising concerns of worsening refugee hardships,
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Kabul residents decry severe outages, urge Afghanistan's power utility to
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Residents of Kabul's District 6 said they get only six hours of electricity daily, with rising bills worsening hardships. They urged Breshna to act, while its spokesperson admitted Kabul has only 350-400 megawatts against a demand of 650-700, Tolo News reported.
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Kabul residents urge restrictions on loudspeakers as noise pollution worse
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Kabul residents are urging authorities to restrict loudspeakers used by street vendors, citing severe noise pollution, Tolo News reported. Officials say thousands of devices have been seized, but note change will take time. Residents suggest alternatives like displaying prices to reduce nois
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Torn away from families, over 29,000 Afghan children deported from Iran an
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Deported Afghan children are seeking reunification with their families who remain outside the country, according to a report by Tolo News.
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Afghanistan, US reportedly agree on prisoner exchange during Kabul talks
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghanistan and the U.S. reportedly agreed on a prisoner exchange after a recent Kabul visit by a U.S. delegation. Officials and analysts said the talks signal improved engagement, reduced mistrust, and potential for stronger diplomatic, political, and economic relations, Tolo News reported.
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Afghan migrants report surge in forced deportations from Pakistan
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghan migrants in Pakistan say deportations have intensified since the government's August 31 deadline, with many facing hardships due to halted visa renewals. Rights activists have urged Pakistan to pause the removals until Afghanistan's situation improves, Tolo News reported.
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Afghanistan: Kandahar officials destroy over 13,000 kg of seized narcotics
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
During a public burning of the seized drugs in Spin Boldak district, officials stated that the confiscated substances included opium, hashish, opium derivatives, tablets, crystal meth, and chemicals used in drug processing, Tolo News reported.
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Afghanistan, Pakistan and China vow stronger cooperation against terror gr
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China agreed to boost cooperation against terror groups, including TTP, at a trilateral meeting in Kabul, Tolo News reported. Leaders highlighted peace, stability, and economic ties, while experts expressed doubts, citing Pakistan's conflicting approach and decl
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Afghan, Pakistani officials call for dialogue to ease bilateral strains
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad reviewed four years of the Islamic Emirate's rule in Afghanistan. Officials highlighted the Emirate's balanced, economy-focused foreign policy, ongoing tensions with Pakistan, and the need for dialogue and cooperation to ensure regional peace a
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Afghan women continue to face exclusion from education, jobs under Taliban
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Four years into Taliban rule, Afghan women remain barred from government, education, and most jobs, UN Special Representative Susan Ferguson said, Tolo News reported. Half of female staff in civil society organizations lost jobs due to funding cuts, while activists warn this exclusion harms
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UN warns Afghan women face "increasingly untenable" situation and risk rem
Updated : 7 months ago IST
UN Women warns that Afghan women face worsening restrictions, risking exclusion from public life. Dozens of UN female staff were threatened in May, while women activists urge the Islamic Emirate to allow education and work opportunities. Many women struggle to earn livelihoods under ongoing
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