Government officials in Logar Province, Afghanistan commend independent media and journalists
This endorsement for Afghanistan highlights a growing recognition of the significant impact of a free press on governance and civic engagement.
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ISIS Claims Responsibility For Deadly Explosion In Kabul
The Dashti Barchi locality in Kabul has been a frequent target of the ISIS' affiliate in Afghanistan, which has launched significant attacks on schools, hospitals, and mosques. Additionally, the group has targeted other Shiite communities in Afghanistan in recent years.
Anti-Taliban Afghanistan United Front Emerges With Mission To Restore Islamic Republic
The primary objective is to restore the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, eliminate the presence of international terrorist groups, particularly the Taliban, reinstate the 2002 constitution, and revive national symbols like the flag and anthem.
Taliban’s Formal Bid To Join China’s Belt And Road Initiative
Hajji Nooruddin Azizi, the acting Commerce Minister, disclosed in a Reuters interview conducted a day after the conclusion of the BRI Forum in Beijing, that Afghanistan has formally requested to be included in both the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and the Belt and Road Initiative. Currently, they are engaged in discussions concerning technical aspects related to this request.
Herat Earthquake Disaster Overwhelms Afghan Healthcare System
Hospitals in western Afghanistan, specifically in Herat province, are overwhelmed following the consecutive earthquakes that struck the region. The local authorities report that these seismic events have led to over 4,000 casualties, including both fatalities and injuries. This situation has placed a severe burden on healthcare facilities in the affected areas.