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UN experts alarmed by deadly crackdown on Afghan protesters

UN human rights experts have expressed alarm over reports of excessive force used against demonstrators protesting restrictions on women in Afghanistan’s Herat province…reports Asian Lite News Desk United Nations human rights experts

June 12, 2026

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Afghanistan summons Pakistani envoy over airstrikes that killed 13 civilians

Afghanistan has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan after airstrikes on residential areas allegedly killed 13 civilians, including 11 children…reports Asian Lite News desk Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned Pakistan’s

June 10, 2026

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3 Killed In Pakistan Strikes, Taliban Claims

Taliban authorities said 13 civilians, including 11 children, were killed after Pakistani military airstrikes targeted homes in eastern Afghanistan….reports Asian Lite News Desk At least 13 civilians, including 11 children, were killed

June 10, 2026

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Delhi Doubles Down on Kabul Support

India reaffirms deep civilisational ties with Afghanistan, pledging sustained humanitarian aid, development projects and global cooperation to support stability, healthcare, education and long-term recovery efforts….reports Asian Lite News Desk India has reaffirmed

June 9, 2026

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Fourth Year Of Exclusion as Girls Miss Afghanistan University Entrance Exams

Thousands of students have begun Afghanistan’s latest university entrance examinations, but girls remain barred from participating for a fourth consecutive year under Taliban restrictions….reports Asian Lite News Desk The latest round of

June 5, 2026

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Afghan Refugees Face Uncertain Future as US Seeks Alternatives

Washington says it is working with governments around the world to find safe destinations for Afghan allies awaiting relocation…reports Asian Lite News Desk The United States is seeking third-country resettlement options for

June 4, 2026

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UN urges Taliban to repeal child marriage law

UN experts say the measure legitimises child marriage and treats a girl’s silence as consent, violating international human rights law…reports Asian Lite News Desk The United Nations Committee on the Rights of

June 2, 2026

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Hamid Karzai urges Taliban to reopen schools for girls

Karzai said Afghanistan’s future depends on education, unity and skilled young people….reports Asian Lite News Desk Hamid Karzai has once again urged Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to reopen schools and universities for girls

May 27, 2026

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Taliban Seeks World Recognition Despite Women Crackdown

Global recognition remains elusive as restrictions on Afghan women continue drawing widespread condemnation….reports Asian Lite News Desk Taliban has renewed its call for broader international engagement and stronger diplomatic and economic ties

May 25, 2026

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New Delhi Sends Fresh Medical Aid To Afghanistan

India has delivered 20 tonnes of BCG and Tetanus and Diphtheria vaccine supplies to support Afghanistan’s child immunisation programme….reports Asian Lite News India has delivered 20 tonnes of Bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) and

May 22, 2026

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