The FIFA Council approved today a historic amendment to its Governance Regulations, formally permitting Afghan female players to represent their country in official international competitions. The Council’s decision marks a significant advance in the struggle for inclusion and the right to sport. By modifying its internal statutes, FIFA formally recognizes the ability of these athletes […]

Kunar official reports 121 artillery strikes in 24 hours. Pakistan has continued cross-border attacks against Afghan territory since March 16, a provincial information director said on Wednesday, reporting that artillery shells, mortar rounds and tank fire have struck several districts in eastern Afghanistan. RELATED: Pakistan Bombs Afghan Capital Again Zia-ur-Rahman Spin Ghar, director of information […]

The bombing affected a rehabilitation hospital, causing several casualties. Late on Monday, Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid denounced that the Pakistani military conducted airstrikes on Kabul. RELATED: The U.S. Labels Afghanistan as ‘State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention’ “The Pakistani military regime has again violated Afghan airspace, attacking a drug rehabilitation hospital, resulting in the death […]

The Taliban accused Pakistan on Friday of carrying out new airstrikes on Kabul and several other Afghan provinces, including an attack on a civilian fuel depot in Kandahar, warning that the “flagrant aggression will not go unanswered.” At least four people were killed and fifteen others wounded—among them women and children—when Pakistani warplanes struck a […]

Afghan authorities stated that no foreign nationals have been held for political leverage or deal. On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Afghanistan as a “State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,” arguing that the Taliban continue to use hostage-taking and kidnapping as mechanisms to negotiate politically or obtain economic gains. RELATED: Afghanistan: 66,000 Displaced […]

Taliban authorities express readiness for negotiations with Pakistan amid rising military tensions and competing casualty claims.

Russia, China, Iran and India call for ceasefire as cross-border attacks raise tensions. On Friday, Russia, China, Iran and India — members of the BRICS bloc — expressed concern over the latest escalation of violence between Afghanistan and Pakistan and said they hope the fighting will cease “as soon as possible.” RELATED: What’s Behind Recent […]

Over the past week, Afghanistan and Pakistan, both observing Ramadan, have seen no peace. What began as scattered exchanges of fire along the border escalated into intensive fighting and, ultimately, Pakistani airstrikes on military targets in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. RELATED: Pakistan Declares ‘Open War’ After Airstrikes on Kabul On Friday, Pakistani Defense Minister […]

The ban on women’s access to education, employment, and public life violates international human rights. On Sunday, Rosemary DiCarlo, the United Nations Under-Secretary for Political Affairs, conditioned Afghanistan’s reintegration into the UN on the lifting of restrictions against women, following a meeting with Taliban officials in Kabul. RELATED: UN Warns of Increased Digital Violence Against […]

Later, however, both countries agreed to a temporary 48-hour ceasefire. On Wednesday, the Pakistani army bombed suspected Taliban and related insurgent hideouts in the Afghan cities of Kabul and Kandahar. RELATED: Clashes Between Afghanistan And Pakistan Ended At Midnight Local Time Later, however, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a temporary 48-hour ceasefire, following several […]