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An outlook of Kabul city under Coronavirus lockdown
Kabul is living its hard time, facing the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic – although people do not take it seriously, the city is experiencing a lock-down.
Kabul is the second Afghan city hit by the virus. Though several cases are being tested positive for the virus in the capital Kabul every day, and restrictions have been announced by the authorities, neither the disease nor the restrictions on movements have been taken seriously by most people. Many believe that the real concern is that if the inconsideration and the recklessness continue, the city will walk into an uncontrollable situation.
Kabul City footage under Coronavirus lockdown
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The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in all over Afghanistan is now in hundreds.
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Allaudin area of Kabul; movement seems less than it was before.
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Bagh-e Bala area of Kabul; now deserted.
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Dahanai Nal area of Kabul; People work here despite the lockdown.
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Central area of Kabul, Dar-ul-Aman represents a decent curfew.
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Enhesarat area of Kabul; People still work here reasoning poverty.
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Kart-e-Char, the heart of Kabul; lockdown almost welcomed by people.
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Kart-e-Mamoorin area; deserted for the sake of the lockdown.
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Kart-e-Parwan; People seem to be abiding by the lockdown.
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Kot-e-Sangi area of Kabul; Few people walk around.
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Pol-e-Sokhta area of Kabul – Commuted as usual.
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Qowa-e-Markaz Road, a commercial spot of Kabul; no trade activities are seen.
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Darwaza-e-Sher, hillside area; inhabited by the poor – the quarantine has been painful here.
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The quarantine measures have been imposed in many other countries across the world. To name a few, US, India and Brazil have been implementing curfew as a part of efforts to slow down the transmission of the Coronavirus. Meanwhile, Americas, Indians and Brazilians have welcomed the lock down, helping the government in the fight against the COVID-19 by staying put.
Freeway connections in Rio de Janeiro
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Empty soccer fields in the Flamengo neigborhood of Rio de Janeiro
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Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro
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Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro
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The Candelaria church and Presidente Vargas Avenue in Rio de Janeiro’s downtown
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A mall parking in Rio de Janeiro’s Barra da Tijuca neighborhood
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The Rio-Niteroi bridge in Rio de Janeir
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The Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro
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The Rio das Pedras slum in Rio de Janeiro
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Presidente Vargas Avenue in Rio de Janeiro
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Many US states and cities have told their citizens to stay home and avoid contact with other people. These images show how empty schools, parking lots and city streets have become.
US cities in Coronavirus quarantine, seen from above
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US cities in Coronavirus quarantine, seen from above
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US cities in Coronavirus quarantine, seen from above
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US cities in Coronavirus quarantine, seen from above
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US cities in Coronavirus quarantine, seen from above
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In India, a three-week nationwide lockdown has been imposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an attempt to halt the spread of the Coronavirus.
India’s 1.3billion population in lockdown – in pictures
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India’s 1.3billion population in lockdown – in pictures
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India’s 1.3billion population in lockdown – in pictures
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India’s 1.3billion population in lockdown – in pictures
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India’s 1.3billion population in lockdown – in pictures
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An eight-member delegation from Afghanistan, led by Haseebullah Ahmadi, chief of staff deputy interior minister for counter-narcotics, has departed for Jakarta, Indonesia.
The delegation includes officials from the Interior Ministry’s counter-narcotics deputyship as well as representatives from the Ministry of Public Health.
The visit comes at the official invitation of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Kabul and is supported financially by Japan.
During their stay, the delegation will participate in a meeting focused on enhancing international cooperation in combating narcotics and improving treatment programs for individuals struggling with addiction.
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UNAMA: 70 civilians killed in Pakistani attacks on Afghanistan in last three months of 2025
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported that at least 70 civilians were killed and 478 others injured as a result of attacks carried out by the Pakistani military in Afghanistan.
This is the highest number recorded by UNAMA since it began systematically documenting such incidents in 2011.
UNAMA stated that most of the casualties occurred between 10 and 17 October, during a period of sharply heightened tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
On 11 and 12 October, residential areas in the provinces of Paktya, Kunar, and Helmand came under attack from the Pakistani side.
The deadliest day was 15 October, when clashes and airstrikes in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar, explosions in Kabul, and incidents in Khost and Paktika resulted in 35 deaths and 422 injuries.
Although a ceasefire was announced on the evening of 15 October, UNAMA documented further incidents in the following days, including an attack on 17 October in Paktika’s Urgun district that claimed the lives of 11 civilians.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic announced that on 6 February 2026, the 7th meeting of the Subcommittee on the Development of Cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and the European Union was held in Bishkek.
The Kyrgyz delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Meder Abakirov, while the European Union delegation was headed by Charlotte Adrien, Head of the Central Asia and Afghanistan Division at the Directorate-General for International Partnerships of the European Commission.
With participation from representatives of various Kyrgyz ministries and agencies, the meeting focused on infrastructure and investment priorities, as well as progress in implementing key EU–Kyrgyz cooperation instruments.
Deputy Minister Abakirov, alongside government representatives, briefed the EU delegation on achievements in ongoing programs and projects, presented new proposals, and outlined future prospects for regional cooperation with the European Union.
Charlotte Adrien highlighted positive developments under the Global Gateway initiative, particularly the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Kyrgyz Republic and the European Investment Bank in the energy sector.
Both sides exchanged views on key issues of bilateral and regional cooperation and identified priority areas to further strengthen and improve the effectiveness of joint efforts in areas of mutual interest.
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