Author: The Afghanistan Post
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has appealed for $603 million to provide winter assistance to over 300 vulnerable Afghan villages. With 171 high-priority districts and 227 medium-priority areas identified, OCHA stresses the urgent need for food and basic supplies by early 2025. The organization also revealed a $2.3 billion shortfall in Afghanistan’s 2024 humanitarian budget, as over 23 million people are in need of aid, and only 25% of the required funds have been received.
Fazel Mahmood Fazly, the former head of the Administrative Office of the President, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, stated that the Taliban are a heavy burden on the Afghan people, and the real victims of this pressure are Afghans, not foreigners. He added that foreigners engage with the Taliban for their short-term interests, and one cannot expect serious opposition from them. Referring to recent remarks by Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Fazly said that labeling the Taliban as terrorists and discussing the annulment of the Doha Agreement are merely part of political theater. He emphasized that Afghans must focus on their…
Iranian authorities have announced that 56,356 Afghan migrants have been deported from Iran through the Nimroz border in the last four months. This figure shows a 23% increase compared to the previous year. In recent years, Iran’s policies towards Afghan migrants have significantly shifted, especially after the Taliban’s return to power and amid Iran’s economic challenges. Afghan migrants in Iran now face serious challenges such as arrests, deportations, and limited access to essential services.
Today marks the 105th anniversary of Afghanistan’s independence under the leadership of King Amanullah Khan. In 1919, King Amanullah declared Afghanistan’s independence from United Kingdom, paving the way for significant reforms that shaped the nation’s future. His era is considered a crucial chapter in Afghanistan’s history.
As the third anniversary of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan approached, dozens of Afghan women gathered in Islamabad, Pakistan, to protest. They chanted slogans such as “Bread, Work, Freedom” and “The Taliban commits crimes, the world supports.” The protesters referred to August 15th as a “shameful tragedy in Afghanistan’s history” and urged the international community to stand with Afghan women.
Several international aid organizations, including the Danish Refugee Council and Save the Children, have expressed deep concern over Afghanistan’s worsening humanitarian crisis. In a joint statement, they highlighted that millions of Afghans remain trapped in cycles of poverty, displacement, and despair three years after the Taliban’s return to power. The statement warned that only 25% of the required aid has been received this year, leading to the closure of 343 health teams. With over 12 million people facing acute food insecurity, the situation is expected to deteriorate, putting over half a million children at risk of severe malnutrition. The organizations…
The Afghanistan Journalists Center reports that during the third year of Taliban rule, 181 incidents of media freedom violations were recorded, including threats and detentions. This figure is slightly higher than in the second year of Taliban governance. The report, released on the third anniversary of the previous government’s collapse, notes that 48 journalists and media workers were detained during this period, with two still imprisoned. The violations include 133 threats, temporary closures of four media outlets, and the permanent shutdown of four others. While no targeted attacks on journalists were reported this year, the center highlighted the continued emigration…
The 2024 Paris Olympics officially concluded with a grand ceremony in France’s capital. Athletes from over 200 countries competed across 32 disciplines for a total of 329 medals. The United States topped the medal table with 40 golds and a total of 126 medals, while China also secured 40 golds and 91 total medals. Six Afghan athletes participated, but none secured a medal. The Olympic flag was handed over to the mayor of Los Angeles, which will host the 2028 Games.
Human Rights Watch has declared that the Taliban have created the worst women’s rights crisis in the world over the past three years. The organization has called on all governments to hold senior Taliban officials accountable for serious crimes in Afghanistan. According to Richard Bennett, the UN Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur, this situation is described as a “system of institutionalized discrimination and disrespect for human dignity.” Human Rights Watch also highlighted the Taliban’s violations of freedom of expression and severe restrictions on women’s rights.
Fazel Mahmood Fazly, the former head of the administrative office of the President of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, stated that those who attempted to whitewash the Taliban’s image now realize that the group will not change its stance on education and work. Fazly noted on the social media platform X that even the Taliban’s internal supporters are disillusioned and should raise their voices. As the Taliban approaches its third year in power, Fazly has strongly criticized the group’s stance on girls’ education.