UNHCR shuts Afghan aid centers over women staff restrictions

Sep 14, 2025

UNHCR has closed several aid centers in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women employees, saying it cannot operate effectively without them. Women's rights activists...

Afghan girls face uncertain future after Taliban takeover

Sep 28, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], September 28 : Afghan girls face uncertain future after the Taliban takeover. People are deeply concerned over whether or not the Taliban...

Afghans struggle with rising poverty and unemployment despite government efforts

Oct 06, 2025

Afghanistan's economic crisis continues despite government efforts, with many residents unable to afford basic food due to unemployment and poverty, Tolo News reported. Shopkeepers...

Afghan women to face uncertain future under Taliban regime, warn experts

Aug 25, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], August 26 : As the Taliban took control of Afghanistan once again after 20 years, experts believe that Afghan women are most...

Taliban warn US not to encourage Afghan elite to leave country

Aug 24, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], August 24 : The Taliban on Tuesday warned the US against encouraging the Afghan elite to leave the country.

Afghanistan: Female protesters in Kabul urge Taliban to reopen Ministry of Women's Affairs

Jan 18, 2022

Kabul [Afghanistan], January 18 : Women protestors in Kabul on Monday urged the Taliban to reopen the Ministry of Women's Affairs, to allow girls...