Author: The Afghanistan Post
Manizha Talash, who displayed the slogan “Freedom for Afghan Women” in the Olympics, was removed from the competition, sparking widespread reactions in international media and on social networks. Social media users have condemned the action, stating that the slogan is not political but a plea for help for Afghan women. Despite her removal, Manizha has received widespread support.
The Kashan Chamber of Guilds has declared that renting shops to Afghan nationals, both with and without legal residency, is now prohibited and will be legally prosecuted. Real estate agents are also urged to avoid renting homes to undocumented Afghan migrants. This comes as Iran intensifies the “forced” deportation of Afghan migrants, a move condemned by human rights organizations.
Zubeda Akbar, a human rights activist from Afghanistan, has won the 2024 International Gender Equality Network Award. The network announced that Zubeda Akbar and Hafida Chekir, a women’s rights activist from Tunisia, were selected as the recipients of this year’s “Rights and Leadership” award. Zubeda Akbar was recognized as a tireless advocate for human rights and the rights of Afghan women and girls.
The Gaza Health Ministry announced today that since October 7, the death toll in the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel has reached 39,790, with 91,702 injured. Gaza’s Civil Defense reported that 93 people were killed in a recent Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians. These figures have not been independently verified.
Ministry of Transport and Aviation has forecasted rain and floods in Nuristan, Kunar, Nangarhar, Paktia, Khost, and Paktika on Saturday and Sunday (August 10-11). Rainfall is expected to range between 15 and 30 mm, with strong winds and dust storms across the country. Recent natural disasters have caused significant loss of life and property.
Manzoor Pashteen urged all Pashtuns to maintain unity for the success of the Tribal Justice Council and remain vigilant against enemy plots. He praised the support of the Othmanzai Council and other structures and pledged to continue the struggle. Pashteen emphasized that the Pashtun community must stay united.
The Ministry of Public Health announced that 2.4 million children under five years old will receive the polio vaccine in Kandahar, Helmand, Herat, Zabul, and Uruzgan over a four-day campaign. The “Afghanistan Free from Polio” initiative urges families to participate in eradicating the disease. Last year, six cases were recorded, but no new cases have been reported this year.
On Thursday, Manzoor Pashteen, leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, strongly condemned the “detention and abuse” of Afghan migrants in Iran, calling it “illegal and against humanitarian principles.” He urged Iran to prevent further harm to Afghan individuals. This message comes in response to recent violence by Iranian police against an Afghan teenager, which has sparked widespread reactions on social media.
Fazal Mahmood Fazly, the former DG of the Administrative office of the President of Afghanistan, has called for the prosecution of those responsible for the torture of Sayed Mehdi by Iranian police. In response to a video showing the brutal treatment of a 15-year-old Afghan youth in Damavand-Iran, Fazly described the act as savage and highlighted that millions of Afghans in neighboring countries are facing harsh conditions and inhumane treatment. He added that the absence of a legitimate government in Afghanistan has left Afghans vulnerable to such abuses. Fazly emphasized that if Afghanistan had a legitimate government, it could defend…
The U.S. State Department spokesperson expressed deep concern over the situation of three Americans detained by the Taliban, stating that their release is a top priority for the U.S. Matthew Miller said these citizens are unjustly imprisoned.Over the past three years, the U.S. has secured the release of more than 50 Americans from foreign prisons. The Taliban have demanded the release of their members from U.S. prisons in exchange for these American detainees.