An explosion occurred in Takhar Province, Afghanistan, with details still unclear. The incident took place near the police command center and governor’s office. There are unanswered questions about the number of casualties and the cause of the explosion. The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights has condemned the attack and called for swift action to […]
By The Associated Press A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Sunday, just over a week after strong quakes killed thousands of people and flattened entire villages in the same region. Source: Powerful earthquake hits west Afghanistan, a week after strong quakes in same region
By Global Issues Oct 12 (IPS) – The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security reasonsAfghanistan can be likened to an open prison, where nearly 20 million women struggle daily for their freedom. What these women demand is a simple right – the […]