This submission highlights Human Rights Watch’s concerns about the human rights situation in Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s last Universal Periodic Review (UPR) was in January 2019 during the armed conflict between the former Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and United States and other allies, and the Taliban. Two and a half years later, US forces withdrew, the government collapsed, and the Taliban returned to power.
The Palestine Solidarity Alliance organizes a walk in support of Palestine and hosts guests to highlight Israeli violations committed against Palestinians.
Humanitarian challenges to worsen as western states hold back assistance needed During the early morning hours of June 22, a 5.9 earthquake struck the southeastern region of Afghanistan reportedly killing in excess of 1,000 people. This natural disaster will only compound the existing problems inside the Central Asian nation in…
This week’s Gandhara Briefing brings you insights on how Afghan women are pushing back against the Taliban, the disappearance and reappearance of an Afghan comedian, and why Islamic State-Khorasan is becoming a major problem for Pakistan.