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UN special envoy Roza Otunbayeva met with local interlocutors in Mazar-i-Sharif during her two-day visit to Afghanistan's north. (UN photo: Tilak Pokharel/UNAMA)

UNAMA Mandate Renewed: U.S. and Taliban Express Support

March 16, 2024 Daud Sarwar Comments Off

Kabul – To facilitate continued aid efforts, the United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for an additional year. Both the United States and the […]

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 […]

Taliban Calls on New Pakistani Government to Improve Treatment of Afghan Refugees

March 10, 2024 Daud Sarwar Comments Off

The Taliban government has urged the new Pakistani government to prioritize good relations between the two countries and to treat Afghan refugees in accordance with law and principles. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid made the statements […]

Afghanistan’s Climate Crisis Deepens: Drought and Water Scarcity Threaten Millions

February 7, 2024 Amina Zarif Comments Off

Worrisome developments show that Afghanistan faces significant climate-related adversities, as indicated by a warmer-than-average winter and a conspicuous lack of snowfall. This situation, as highlighted by leading international NGOs, including Action Against Hunger, International Medical […]

In the U-19 World Cup, Afghanistan played its last match against Nepal, losing by one wicket. The team also lost their first two matches to Pakistan and New Zealand.

Afghanistan’s Under-19 Cricket Team Fails to Advance in World Cup

January 27, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

Afghanistan’s Under-19 Cricket Team lost all three of their matches in the group stage of the World Cup, failing to advance. Asadullah Khan, the head of the selection committee of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, stated […]

Taliban’s government acting foreign minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi met with the ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions of the regional countries such as Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, India, Turkey, and Indonesia on January 24

Regional and International Conferences on Afghanistan: A Quest for Human Rights, Stability, and Recognition

January 26, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

Next week, Kabul is set to host a meeting with representatives from Iran, Pakistan, China, and Russia to discuss Afghanistan. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Seyed Rasul Mousavi, shared on X, “Next […]

Despite the significance of the Torkham Gate for both nations, Afghan traders have reported multiple instances of closures by Pakistan, often attributing these actions to political motivations

Pakistan Afghanistan Border Reopening: Trade Gates Swing Open After 10-Day Hiatus

January 23, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

Pakistan has resumed its trade routes with Afghanistan, marking the reopening of the Torkham, Ghulam Khan, and Angur Addah border crossings on January 23. Abdul Jabbar Hikmat, the commissioner appointed by Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban government […]

Revealing the Reasons Behind the Afghanistan Passport Crisis: Why Afghans Are Desperate for Passports

January 22, 2024 Daud Sarwar Comments Off

Passport distribution agencies in Afghanistan have witnessed enormous crowds recently, attracting attention from both Afghan and foreign media. The Taliban government’s passport department has announced that individuals seeking passports can now apply offline and in […]

According to the UNDP, approximately 85% of Afghans live on less than one dollar daily, a situation that has markedly worsened since August 2021.

Living on Less than a Dollar a Day: The Stark Reality of Afghanistan’s Economic Crisis

January 11, 2024 Daud Sarwar Comments Off

In Kabul’s bustling yet worn-down streets, Mira Jan’s story, a displaced resident from Chak district in Maidan Wardak province, resonates with the plight of many Afghans under the current economic crisis. As he shares it, […]

AfghanAtalan have arrived in Mohali for their three-match T20I series against India, starting January 11

Afghanistan and India Gear Up for High-Stakes T20I Showdown Ahead of World Cup

January 11, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

Kabul, Afghanistan: The India-Afghanistan T20I cricket series, set to start in Mohali on Thursday, is expected to be an exciting display of skill and tactics. With three matches in this series, both teams have a […]