Afghan War
Videos showed men, women and children calling on Washington to welcome them to their second home.
Updated 12 Feb, 2022 10:04am
Half of the $7bn will be spent on helping Afghans, other half to be awarded to Sept 11 victims.
Updated 12 Feb, 2022 08:18am
Washington will set up third-party trust to administer funds to Afghanistan but details are still being worked out, say officials.
Published 11 Feb, 2022 09:25pm
Officials say the Taliban “understand exactly what commitment they have undertaken” and they “have been working to counter IS”.
Updated 11 Feb, 2022 09:33am
Healthcare system’s near-collapse deepening humanitarian crisis in the country.
Updated 11 Feb, 2022 08:04am
Says the United States had no clear aims for invading Afghanistan.
Updated 11 Feb, 2022 07:47am
The health situation in Afghanistan is still dire and the acute humanitarian crisis is continuing to put lives at risk: Tedros.
Published 09 Feb, 2022 08:53pm
His switch reflects the broader transformation that the Taliban are undergoing as the group grapples with administering territory.
Published 09 Feb, 2022 02:47pm
The group has refrained from issuing national edicts but has introduced at provincial level rules dictating how women should live.
Published 09 Feb, 2022 01:58pm
It is due to hold talks with the Red Cross and other non-governmental organisations in the Swiss city.
Published 09 Feb, 2022 07:35am
"There are no recent signs that the Taliban have taken steps to limit the activities of foreign terrorist fighters," experts say.
Published 08 Feb, 2022 12:02pm
Opposition members criticise govt over recent terror attacks.
Updated 08 Feb, 2022 08:45am
US special envoy to Afghanistan Rina Amiri also calls on the Taliban to respect women’s rights.
Updated 05 Feb, 2022 09:42am
Both US and non-US companies can ship food to Afghanistan, banks can process financial transfers associated with food shipments.
Updated 05 Feb, 2022 09:57am
Insists that any concessions the Taliban make in areas such as human rights will be on their own terms.
Published 03 Feb, 2022 12:54pm
Channel's news editor says both had been released “after being found guiltless”.
Updated 03 Feb, 2022 08:32am
“It's a moment of joy for us that our classes have started,” says a female student studying at Nangarhar University.
Updated 02 Feb, 2022 04:21pm
Agreement is for two flights per week, chartered by Qatar Airways, that will allow countries to evacuate their citizens, Afghans
Updated 02 Feb, 2022 08:00am
Channel officials say the reporters were seized by masked gunmen in front of the office as they went out for lunch.
Published 01 Feb, 2022 03:07pm
Universities in warmer provinces will reopen from Feb 2, while those in colder areas will reopen on Feb 26.
Published 31 Jan, 2022 02:00pm
Pakistani envoy says there is no justification for depriving the Afghan people of their national assets.
Updated 31 Jan, 2022 10:42am
Joint statement specifically mentions Taliban-imposed prohibitions on women and girls' education, employment and travel.
Updated 28 Jan, 2022 10:13am
“Daily life has become a frozen hell for the people of Afghanistan,” says UN chief while launching appeal.
Updated 28 Jan, 2022 10:24am
The govt has denied the claims; defence secretary insists he was given no order from the PM to prioritise pets.
Published 27 Jan, 2022 06:13pm
“Underlined the need for primary and secondary schools to be accessible for boys and girls," says EU special envoy to Afghanistan.
Updated 27 Jan, 2022 09:29am
Security risks and an uncertain future have prompted wealthy Afghans to flee, compounding a brain drain of skilled professionals.
Published 25 Jan, 2022 02:54pm
“We are sure of getting support for Afghanistan’s humanitarian, health and education sectors,” says FM Amir Khan Muttaqi.
Updated 25 Jan, 2022 09:27am
“Why Was I Born a Girl prompted an in-depth education in Afghan realities for the American student,” commented the NYT.
Updated 24 Jan, 2022 09:51am
Several dozen demonstrators protested outside Norway’s foreign ministry against the Taliban.
Updated 24 Jan, 2022 07:42am
Says conditions to end Afghanistan's economic blockade are not yet met.
Updated 23 Jan, 2022 09:53am
