The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

‘Never giving up’: A former Afghan refugee’s mission to heal trauma

A doctor in the UK is determined to help refugees heal through his charity which mixes exercise with therapy.

Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2023

Afghan interpreter who risked life to serve Britain deported back to Taliban after UK error

Exclusive: Ministry of Defence finally grant Afghan interpreter eligibility to relocate to UK days after he was sent back to Afghanistan

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as world’s top opium producer: UN

Violent political turmoil in Myanmar in years since 2021 coup has contributed to production increase, new report says.

Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2023

ICC Under-19 World Cup: India to open campaign against Bangladesh on January 20

India to start U19 WC campaign vs Bangladesh on Jan 20 in SA. Group A: India, Bangladesh, Ireland, USA. Group B: England, SA, WI, Scotland. Group C: Aus, SL, Namibia, Zim. Group D: Afghanistan, Pak, NZ, Nepal.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

UN agency warns of Afghans dying in harsh winter if there's no proper shelter after leaving Pakistan

The U.N. refugee agency has warned that Afghans could die in harsh winter conditions if they don’t get adequate shelter once they cross the border from Pakistan

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023

UN says the Taliban must embrace and uphold human rights obligations in Afghanistan

The U.N. says the Taliban must embrace and uphold human rights obligations in Afghanistan

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023

U.S. sanctions officials from Afghanistan to China on declaration of human rights anniversary

The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on 20 people, from Afghanistan to China to Haiti to Iran, accused of violating human rights in their respective nations

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

As Pakistan cracks down on illegal migrants, nearly half a million Afghans have left, minister says

Pakistan's caretaker interior minister says nearly half a million Afghans who were living in Pakistan without documents have returned home in the past more than two months as part of an ongoing crackdown on foreigners living illegally in the country

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

EXCLUSIVE: When MS Dhoni jokingly asked Afghanistan player to lose 20 kg for an IPL contract

NEW DELHI: Former Afghanistan captain Mohammad Asghar Afghan still recalls the unforgettable tied match against Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led India in the 2018 Asia Cup. He threw the final over to his top spinner Rashid Khan to bowl against Ravindra Jadeja, and the result was a thrilling tie at the Dubai…

The Times of India · Dec 8, 2023

Filmmaker Babak Jalali on bringing romance and comedy into the refugee film genre

In this edition of arts24, we focus on one of the year's most buzzed-about movies on the festival circuit. A different spin on a refugee story, warm and offbeat, "Fremont" tells the story of a young Afghan woman building a new life in California. British-Iranian filmmaker Babak Jalali speaks to…

France 24 · Dec 7, 2023