Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Research, Isabelle Lassee, said the scale of casualties suggests the presence of a significant civilian population at the site.
Traditional sources such as wells and karezes—underground channels that have sustained communities for generations—are now under severe strain.
The bank said it has expanded oversight of financial institutions and private lenders, improving transparency and promoting more consistent standards across the sector.
The sources said the vehicle was struck by gunfire and subsequently fell into the Kunar River.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, stressing the importance of diplomacy to resolve...
Akhundzada also called on citizens to support the Islamic Emirate, stating that those serving in the current system are the sons of the same nation and...
The minister strongly condemned recent attacks by Pakistani regime, describing them as violations of international and Islamic principles.
The incident comes amid a series of recent exchanges between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which have heightened security concerns in regions along the disputed Durand Line.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar said the temporary truce is a constructive gesture that could help de-escalate the situation and promote calm along the...
The assistance, provided ahead of Eid al-Fitr, is intended to support vulnerable communities while reinforcing ties between the neighboring countries.
He called on Afghans to support the country’s security forces and maintain unity, warning against ethnic, linguistic or regional divisions.
By the end of the year, the vessels are expected to deliver about 11,700 pipes as part of preparations for construction of the TAPI pipeline.
WFP said it will also distribute specialized nutrition products for children as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women to help address rising malnutrition.
In a joint statement shared on social media, the party and its supporters warned that the continued loss of civilian lives is worsening instability and undermining...
China’s special envoy for Afghanistan is actively shuttling between Kabul and Islamabad to encourage dialogue and reconciliation.
Spokesperson Randeep Jaiswal stated that the incident underscores what India described as Pakistan’s continued aggressive actions in the region.
A transport company is scheduled to move the shipments on Sunday, March 15, along the route that links Afghanistan with Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia before reaching...
Buzkashi, often considered Afghanistan’s national sport, is a centuries-old Central Asian tradition in which riders compete on horseback to carry a goat or calf carcass to...
The statement added that Afghan forces destroyed one armored tank and a military vehicle belonging to Pakistani troops during the fighting.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has previously criticized UNAMA’s activities, claiming that the mission's reports misrepresent the situation in Afghanistan.