Yaraan – Page 7 – Afghan Narratives

Flooding Devastates Afghanistan: Death Toll Rises, Communities in Crisis for Months

Relentless Rains Batter Afghanistan, 50 Dead, More Misery Feared

April 15, 2024 Amina Zarif Comments Off

KABUL, Afghanistan – Weeks of relentless downpours, flooding, unpredictable weather, and shockingly severe hailstorms have pushed Afghanistan into a deepening humanitarian crisis. While the Taliban-led State Ministry for Natural Disaster Management reports at least 50 […]

Taliban government considers Facebook ban in Afghanistan. Stated reason: combating "immoral content.

Taliban Government Considers Restrictions or Ban on Facebook

April 7, 2024 Amina Zarif Comments Off

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has announced the development of a strategy that could restrict or potentially ban the social media platform Facebook (Meta) within the country. During an interview with the private Kabul-based television […]

Ahmad Hanaish, who had been preparing reports for Radio Azadi from the northern provinces of Kabul for years, recently left Afghanistan and moved to Pakistan.

Afghan Journalists in Exile Face Security Concerns, Seek Support

April 5, 2024 Daud Sarwar Comments Off

Afghan journalists currently residing in Europe and North America issued a statement following the recent attack on Ahmad Hanayesh, a reporter for Radio Azadi, in Islamabad, Pakistan. The April 3rd incident left Hanayesh injured, but […]

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 […]

Two Afghan teenagers living in a rural area of Helmand

What Makes Afghanistan the World’s Saddest Country? A Comprehensive Look at the Happiness Crisis

March 20, 2024 Daud Sarwar Comments Off

The 2024 World Happiness Report paints a sobering picture of Afghanistan, ranking it the least happy nation globally for another year or the world’s saddest country. This starkly contrasts the consistently high rankings of nations […]

This is a house that was hit by an airstrike from Pakistan in the Barmal District of Paktika Province. Three women and three children died in this attack.

Mujahid: TTP is Not in Our Pocket; TTP is the result of the faulty policies of the Pakistani military leaders

March 18, 2024 Amina Zarif Comments Off

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman of the Afghan government led by the Taliban, says, “The TTP is not in our pocket. The TTP is a 20-year-old group in Pakistan that emerged as a result of the […]

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 […]

Afghanistan Flag: A Nation Defined by Colors

March 18, 2024 Amina Zarif Comments Off

The white banner of the Taliban may flutter over Afghan government buildings. Still, Afghans, both within the country and abroad, continue to defiantly display the national Afghanistan Flag (black, red, and green) in their homes, […]