Author: The Afghanistan Post

Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management Authority says the death toll from the devastating floods in Nuristan Province has risen to 23, while the bodies of 15 previously missing people have been recovered. More than 100 people, however, remain unaccounted for. The flash floods struck Parun and other parts of Nuristan on Monday following heavy rainfall, causing widespread destruction and significant loss of life. Authorities said around 30 homes, 11 hotels, and 70 shops were completely or partially destroyed, with property losses estimated in the millions of dollars. Local officials said those still missing include the mayor of Parun, the commander of…

The United Nations has appointed Bangladeshi diplomat Rabab Fatima as the new head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), making her the third consecutive woman to lead the mission under Taliban rule. Fatima previously served as the UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries. Throughout her career, she has held senior leadership roles within the UN, including the Peacebuilding Commission, the UN Women Executive Board, UNICEF, and other international institutions. Analysts say the appointment of three consecutive women to lead the UN’s top political mission in Afghanistan reflects the international community’s continued focus on…

Taliban deputy spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat said preliminary information indicates that Pakistan’s recent airstrikes in the provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar killed 36 civilians and injured 163 others. According to Fitrat, women and children are among the casualties. He stated that a Pakistani airstrike on a civilian home in Mandokhel village of Chamkani district, Paktia province, killed one elderly man and one child while injuring other family members. Fitrat added that a second strike allegedly targeted local residents after they had gathered to rescue victims, resulting in 28 deaths and 158 injuries. He further said that another civilian home in…

Pakistan has confirmed carrying out new air and ground operations in Afghanistan’s eastern provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar. Local sources report that the Manda Khel area of Chamkani district in Paktia was hit by airstrikes and that civilians attempting to rescue victims were reportedly struck during a subsequent round of bombardment. Witnesses said fighter jets remained over the area while casualties continued to be transported to nearby medical facilities. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the operation was launched in response to recent attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Karachi, claiming that militant hideouts were targeted and that 29…

The pioneering Afghan who carried the Quran and the Pashto language into space Abdul Ahad Momand, Afghanistan’s first astronaut, has died in Germany at the age of 67. According to a family member, Momand had been suffering from cancer and passed away after a period of illness. He had been living with his family in Stuttgart, Germany, since 1992. Momand is widely recognized as one of Afghanistan’s most significant scientific figures. In 1988, he became the first Afghan astronaut to travel into space. During his historic mission, he took a copy of the Quran with him and recited verses while…

Uzbek president highlights regional corridor aimed at linking Central Asia to southern seaports through Afghanistan and Pakistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan, announced at the Tashkent International Investment Forum that active work is continuing on the Trans-Afghan Railway project. According to Mirziyoyev, the railway corridor will provide Central Asian countries with direct access to southern seaports and create a new trade route connecting Asia with Europe. Meanwhile, former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad praised Uzbekistan’s leadership and support for the project. Khalilzad stated that successful implementation of the corridor could help promote stability and economic development in Central…

Rights specialists warn the policy could expose women and girls to greater risks of abuse and exploitation United Nations human rights experts have called on the Taliban to withdraw their newly introduced “Marital Separation Regulation” and comply with international obligations related to the protection of women and children. According to a statement issued by the experts, the regulation, introduced by the Taliban’s Ministry of Justice in April 2026, could place women and girls at increased risk of abuse, violence, and exploitation, while also potentially affecting religious minority communities. The experts said that although the Taliban previously stated that the consent…

Former Afghan president also voices concern over violence against women in Herat Former Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has condemned the recent Pakistani airstrikes that, according to Taliban officials, killed 13 civilians and injured 14 others in eastern Afghanistan. In a new statement, Ghani said Afghanistan is facing a serious legitimacy crisis and stressed that resolving the situation requires collective national wisdom, unity, and joint efforts from all Afghans. He expressed sympathy with the victims of the strikes in Kunar, Khost, and Paktika provinces and said lasting peace remains a fundamental need for the Afghan people. The former president also…

Afghan education activist vows to expand efforts for children in remote and conflict-affected areas Afghan education activist and founder of the Pen Path organization, Matiullah Wesa, says receiving the “Freedom 2026” award in France will further motivate him and his team to expand their efforts for children who remain deprived of education. In a message shared on X, Matiullah Wesa said he advanced to the final stage of the award among 951 candidates from 75 countries and won the prize after receiving thousands of votes. He stated that his team has spent the past 16 years working to support education…

Coordination body warns talks under migration agenda could legitimize Taliban rule The Coordination Council of Diplomats of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has condemned efforts by some European Union institutions to engage with the Taliban in Brussels under the framework of migration discussions. In a statement released on June 6, the group said such meetings risk legitimizing the Taliban regime and undermine European values related to human rights and democracy. The statement said Taliban policies have directly contributed to one of the largest displacement crises in Afghanistan’s recent history. According to the council, the exclusion of women from public life,…