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Afghanistan launches nationwide polio vaccination campaign to immunise 7.3
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Ministry of Public Health has launched a four-day polio vaccination campaign in 19 provinces, aiming to vaccinate 7.3 million children under five. Vaccination teams are working in neighborhoods across the country. Public awareness and continued investment are crucial, say doctors. Tolo N
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Kabul's water crisis leaves six million at risk, UN calls it 'unprecedente
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks 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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UNHCR flags undignified deportations of Afghans from Iran, warns of region
Updated : 8 months ago IST
UNHCR's Arafat Jamal told Tolo News that Afghan migrants are being deported from Iran without dignity, while international aid is shrinking. He warned of instability if global focus shifts away. Over 1.3 million Afghans have returned in 2025, straining Afghanistan's fragile support systems,
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UN warns of crisis as 1.3 million Afghans return, urges global aid
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The UN says over 1.3 million Afghans have returned in 2025, overwhelming Afghanistan's fragile support systems. Tolo News reports the UN is urging urgent global aid, warning of rising poverty, underfunded relief efforts, and risks to regional stability without immediate reintegration support
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Germany mulls handing Afghan Consulate to "Taliban" to expedite deportatio
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Germany's Interior Minister said the Afghan consulate in Berlin should be handed to the Taliban to enable deportations of criminal Afghan refugees. The Taliban said returns must be voluntary and financially supported. No deportations can happen without an agreement, Tolo News reported.
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Around 30,000 Afghans returning daily from Iran, say Herat officials
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Around 500,000 Afghan migrants have returned via the Islam Qala border in the past 20 days, according to TOLO News. Officials urge public and private support, while returnees call for jobs and dignified livelihoods to avoid migrating again.
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Japanese envoy urges Taliban to reopen schools for girls, warns of healthc
Updated : 8 months ago IST
With universities closed to women, many girls have turned to private institutes, hoping to continue their education. However, even these alternatives have been shut down for female students, TOLO News reported.
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Trump calls Afghanistan withdrawal "most embarrassing moment" in US histor
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump called the Afghanistan troop withdrawal "the most embarrassing moment" in US history, slamming military decisions and claiming China now controls Bagram Airbase. He has yet to announce an official Afghanistan policy in his second term, TOLO News reported.
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WFP raises alarm as 10 million Afghans face hunger due to aid cuts
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The World Food Programme warns that 10 million Afghans need food aid this summer, but only 1 million can be helped due to funding cuts. Experts and officials urge better international ties and resource use to fight poverty, Tolo News reported.
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Doha talks focus on drug control, rehab, and livelihoods in Afghanistan
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
At the Doha meeting, 29 countries and organizations pledged support for Afghanistan's anti-drug efforts, addiction treatment, and alternative livelihoods. The Islamic Emirate called it a step toward global engagement, with experts urging investment and support to fight drug trafficking and h
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Surge in Afghan migrant deportations sparks warnings of humanitarian crisi
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Over 714,000 Afghan migrants returned from Iran in 2025, 70% forcibly deported, raising alarm among the UN and rights groups. Tolo News reports growing fears of a humanitarian crisis, especially as families and women are increasingly affected. Calls continue to halt forced deportations immed
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Doha hosts UN-led talks to boost Afghan recovery and counter narcotics eff
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Doha hosted UN-led talks with Afghan authorities and global partners to boost private sector growth and fight narcotics. Ministries discussed health, banking, and poverty issues. *Tolo News* said the meetings aimed to coordinate international support and strengthen regional cooperation for A
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