Health 2022-05-31 Polio vaccination on rise in Afghanistan as women re-join immunisation campaign Immunisation against the poliovirus declined last year amid severe restrictions and safety concerns. But as Afghan women join new rounds of vaccinations, more children are receiving the vaccine.
Security 2022-05-30 Afghan militiamen involved in escalating drug war in Syria Tension has escalated among IRGC-affiliated militias in the Sayyida Zainab area over territorial claims for drug sales and profits.
Human Rights 2022-05-27 UN visit, leaked list shine spotlight on China's crackdown on Xinjiang Muslims A leaked police list of thousands of detained Uighur Muslims comes ahead of the UN human rights chief's long awaited trip to China, including to the Xinjiang region.
Terrorism 2022-05-26 Blasts in Kabul, Mazar-e-Sharif draw international condemnation ISIS claimed responsibility for three bombs targeting minibuses in Mazar-e-Sharif, while the perpetrators of a bombing at a Kabul mosque remain unknown.
Security 2022-05-26 ISIS attacks shutter trade along Afghan-Tajik border Hundreds of trucks -- some carrying perishable goods -- are stranded on both sides of the border as authorities work to find a solution.
Security 2022-05-25 Jawzjan residents concerned about heightened ISIS presence Darzab district was a stronghold of ISIS in 2018, 2019 and 2021-- and elements of the terrorist group are trying to regain control.
Economy 2022-05-24 Salma Dam plays crucial role in ensuring survival of Herat's crops With all three turbines operational since May 5, Salma Dam helps irrigate farms and orchards in eight districts of Herat province.
Youth 2022-05-23 Dozens of orphans face uncertain future in Sar-e-Pul When the provincial orphanage closed nine months ago, about 60 orphans found themselves living with relatives who are financially unable to properly feed, clothe and educate them.
Security 2022-05-20 Killing of ISIS-K mastermind in Peshawar undermines plans of ISIS central Hasan Shah was recently profiled in an ISIS publication as a key regional leader. It remains unclear what effect his death will have on the group's operations in Afghanistan.
Economy 2022-05-19 Iran siphons investment away from Afghanistan, compounding economic crisis Iran is granting citizenship to Afghan investors, a move experts say is deliberately aimed at crippling Afghanistan's economy and making it more dependent on Iranian products.
Security 2022-05-18 ISIS attacks worry residents of Afghanistan's northern provinces ISIS-K has carried out a recent string of fatal attacks throughout the country and is taking advantage of the prevailing poverty and uncertainty to recruit members, analysts say.
Education 2022-05-17 Training course offers Herat women hope, vocational skills The Elham Bakhsh Association is providing vocational training for both women who were unable to finish their schooling and professional women who have lost their jobs.
Economy 2022-05-16 Jawzjan women grow and sell mushrooms to put food on the table Women entrepreneurs have been making enough money to feed their families from home-based mushroom growing farms in the province.
Crime Justice 2022-05-13 ISIS child recruitment network enablers slapped with US sanctions The sanctions aim to 'expose and disrupt' an international network that financed ISIS recruitment, including of children in Syria.
Refugees 2022-05-12 Islamic scholars deem Iran's treatment of Afghans 'un-Islamic, inhumane' Iranian authorities have been accused of torturing and beating Afghan refugees, in acts that many scholars see as a violation of sharia law.
Economy 2022-05-11 Work for Wheat project provides employment for thousands in Takhar The World Food Programme has created jobs for more than 10,000 residents in exchange for 10kg of wheat daily, lifting destitute families out of hunger.
Education 2022-05-10 Herat Online School offers Afghan girls chance at education More than 3,000 girls from across Afghanistan, and even refugees in Iran, are enrolled in the Herat Online School, which has been operating since November.
Security 2022-05-09 ISIS expands attacks on Central Asian states, targets Tajikistan with rockets ISIS said it fired 7 missiles at a Tajik military base. Last month, the group fired a volley of projectiles at Uzbek border guards.
Economy 2022-05-09 Thousands in Mazar-e-Sharif receive assistance from UN, relief organisations About 4,000 displaced families have received life-saving aid -- including cash assistance, food and non-food items -- in recent months to help battle hunger, unemployment and desperation.
Business 2022-05-06 UNICEF brings drinking water access to 2,000 families in Jawzjan Jawzjan residents previously fetched drinking water from rivers and streams, risking infection -- especially among children and the elderly.
Women's Rights 2022-05-05 Afghan women hold trade fair in Kabul to encourage 'buy local' mentality Women who showcased their goods are urging Afghans to buy domestic goods as a way to promote women's handicrafts, protect their rights and stimulate the economy.
Security 2022-05-04 Are Chinese troops at Bagram air base? Recent visits to Afghanistan by Chinese officials and reports that Chinese military trainers are working with the Haqqani Network have sparked concerns among Afghans.
Refugees 2022-05-03 Iranian regime committing crimes against humanity, deported Afghans say Shocking stories and videos coming out of Iran have prompted Afghans to demand an international investigation into the criminal acts being perpetrated against refugees.
Religion 2022-05-02 ISIS turns Eid ul Fitr happiness into dread for Afghans Because of recent ISIS attacks on mosques, schools and public transportation, Afghans celebrate the end of Ramadan with a mix of caution, hope and grief.
