Nader Yarahmadi, head of the Center for Foreign Nationals and Refugees at Iran’s Ministry of Interior, said Tehran is ready to deliver online education to Afghan...
The first batch includes 143 containers: 67 carrying food assistance from the World Food Programme, 74 with children’s supplies from UNICEF, and two containing healthcare and...
During the meeting, the UNDP delegation proposed forming a joint committee with the ministry to improve coordination and accelerate responses to the challenges facing returnees.
Earlier, Russia had indicated that Afghanistan would be invited to all SCO-hosted events, but the reason for the government’s exclusion from the Moscow summit has not...
UNHCR also confirmed a reduction in cash assistance for Afghans living in Pakistan due to declining donor contributions.
During the call, Minister Kosherbayev expressed his condolences to the Afghan people following the recent devastating earthquakes.
Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan, said during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Salam Hanafi on Sunday...
De Bont and a UNHCR representative visited migrant service centers in Tehran, where Iranian officials outlined human-centered policies focused on employment, dignity, and empowerment for refugees.
In addition to the relief supplies, a medical team from the Bayat Foundation visited hospitals in Mazar-e-Sharif, offering assistance to those injured in the earthquake.
Araghchi expressed deep sorrow over the devastating 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck parts of northern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring hundreds more.
The statement reaffirmed the Kingdom’s solidarity with Afghanistan during what it described as a “painful tragedy.”
The quake, which hit at 1 a.m. local time, caused extensive damage across Samangan and Balkh provinces, destroying homes, injuring hundreds, and damaging critical health infrastructure.
“The people of Pakistan stand shoulder to shoulder with our Afghan brothers and sisters in this difficult hour,” the prime minister added.
The governor of Balkh has ordered all provincial institutions to remain on high alert and to provide immediate assistance to those affected by the disaster.
Sharafat Zaman, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, said at least 534 people have been injured and more than 20 others killed.
The earthquake’s epicenter was reported in Khulm district of Samangan province, where local officials say over 70 houses have been destroyed.
The latest medical aid underscores India’s longstanding partnership with Afghanistan and its ongoing support in humanitarian and developmental areas.
Most of the deaths appeared to have been from inhalation of toxic gases, said Gustavo Salas, the state's attorney general, citing its forensic medical service.
Minister Azizi welcomed Kazakhstan’s growing engagement, noting Afghanistan’s interest in attracting Kazakh investment in agriculture, energy, transport, mining, and construction.
The Afghan delegation, led by Sadr, visited Tehran to participate in the 4th Meeting of the Interior Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).