Wesa is the founder of the Pen Path initiative and is widely known for campaigning in support of access to education, particularly for girls in Afghanistan.
However, the investigations allege that not only convicted individuals but also some single Afghan men without criminal records may have been targeted, intensifying criticism.
UNESCO said journalism plays a critical role in fostering peace, emphasizing that access to reliable and verified information is essential for building just, resilient and inclusive...
While humanitarian organizations continue to provide assistance to millions, Ratwatte stressed that needs remain far greater than available funding.
The clarification comes amid increasing political pressure within parts of the EU to advance deportations to Afghanistan.
The National Audit Office warned in March that it could take nearly three more years to complete relocations unless sped up.
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the regular and systematic deportation of criminals to Afghanistan was a central part of Germany’s migration policy shift.
The head of Kunar Provincial Hospital said that seven people were killed and 78 others were wounded in this incident.
More than 146,000 Afghans have been deported from Pakistan in 2026 alone, with numbers rising in April. Detainees are typically transferred to holding centres before being...
The talks - expected to focus on deportation procedures - are being prepared jointly by Sweden and the European Commission.
Officials confirmed that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the attack, and investigations remain ongoing.
Refugees International estimates that more than 1.3 million Afghans became undocumented after PoR cards stopped being renewed in 2025, while nearly two million now face the...
U.S. lawmakers have also urged action. Jeanne Shaheen said Washington has a responsibility toward these individuals, warning that they could face serious risks if forced to...
Investigators further allege that the victims were either shot by Roberts-Smith himself or killed by subordinates acting on his orders and in his presence.
The attacks also left a trail of widespread destruction. Over 1,100 homes were completely destroyed.
At the same time, members of the Afghan community in Oslo gathered outside the Norwegian Parliament, where they denounced the attacks and called for accountability.
Earlier this month, Afghanistan said that a Pakistani airstrike had hit a drug treatment hospital in Kabul, killing more than 400 people.
The ministers also reiterated the need to restore safe and toll-free freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement, the human rights organization called on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to ensure that girls can safely return to schools and universities.
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.