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Empty seats in Kabul's football stadium underscore the absence of female spectators. Girls, once passionate football fans, now face restrictions on education and work under the current leadership.

Sparse Crowds Highlight Muted Start to Afghanistan Champions League Third Season

April 22, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

The third season of the Afghanistan Champions League kicked off in Kabul on April 21st, but the opening ceremony conspicuously lacked the usual enthusiastic crowds. Photos from Kabul Football Federation Stadium depict a stark reality: […]

ISIS-K Claims Responsibility for Attack on Hazara Community in Kabul

April 21, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

The Islamic State’s Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) has claimed responsibility for a deadly explosion in Kabul on 20 April. The attack targeted a vehicle carrying members of the Hazara minority community, killing the driver and injuring […]

Afghanistan: 86% of child casualties from landmines are caused by remnants of past wars, not active mines. - Mine Action Program Chief

Afghanistan Landmines: Children Killed, Lives Shattered in Ongoing Crisis

April 4, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

While the world marks April 4th as International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, this year’s observance holds a grim significance for Afghanistan. Just days ago, in the Koh-e-Safi district of Parwan […]

Travel to Afghanistan: a group of Albanian tourists in Bamyan province. January 25, 2024—Bakhtar News published the photo under Taliban control.

Travel to Afghanistan: A Destination Between Beauty and Uncertainty

March 24, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

Travel to Afghanistan remains a highly controversial topic. While the country boasts stunning natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage, decades of conflict and ongoing security concerns pose significant risks for tourists. The Taliban-led government […]

During Ramadan, suicide attack in Kandahar targets bank, killing 20+. ISIS suspected by Taliban

Suicide Attack in Kandahar Kills Over 20; ISK Claims Responsibility

March 21, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – The death toll from today’s suicide attack in Kandahar has exceeded 20, with sources at Mirwais Hospital confirming 21 fatalities and 13 injuries . This contradicts the official Taliban police statement, which […]

In a press release by the Ministry of Defense of the Taliban government in Afghanistan, a picture of Mullah Yaqub Mujahid, the Acting Minister of Defense of Afghanistan, is shown wearing military uniform.

Pakistan Bombs Afghan Border Villages; Taliban Calls Attack ‘Irresponsible’

March 18, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

Taliban Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes, Vows Retaliation After Civilian Deaths The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of violating Afghan airspace and killing civilians in airstrikes targeting villages in the Paktika and Khost provinces. The Taliban’s Ministry […]

Although a large portion of Afghanistan's population lives in rural areas with limited vehicle travel, the country still experiences a disproportionately high rate of traffic-related deaths.

Afghanistan’s Traffic Accidents: 1,600+ Deaths in 10 Months

March 15, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

Afghanistan has recorded approximately 3,000 traffic accidents this year, resulting in over 1,600 deaths. These figures come from the General Directorate of Traffic in Afghanistan, which operates within the country’s Ministry of Interior. The data […]

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