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ILO warns of increasing child labourers in Afghanistan

UNICEF Afghanistan said that one in five children in Afghanistan is engaged in child labour…reports Asian Lite News The head of the International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned of an increase in

June 13, 2023

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Afghan rights body urges end to Pakistan’s ‘tragic deportation’

Over the last week, Pakistani authorities arrested and detained hundreds of Afghan migrants from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other cities in Pakistan…reports Asian Lite News The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) on

June 13, 2023

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Afghan women voice concerns over market limitations

Many Afghan women noted a decline in the market for their handicrafts over the past two years and emphasized the need for support from relevant institutions…reports Asian Lite News Women in Afghanistan

June 12, 2023

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Taliban revert to Pashtun-centred policies: UNSC Report

The UNSC report said that there are “indications that Al-Qaida is rebuilding operational capability.”…reports Asian Lite News An annual report by the United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team for the

June 12, 2023

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‘Strong and symbiotic’: UN report on Afghan Taliban-TTP ties

According to the report, a “range of terrorist groups has greater freedom of manoeuvre under the Taliban de facto authorities”…reports Asian Lite News The link between the Afghan Taliban and proscribed militant

June 12, 2023

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Unemployment: Young people fleeing Afghanistan

Kabul’s youth is fed up with poverty and called on the Taliban to provide opportunities in the work and education field….reports Asian Lite News Kabul youth has said young people must take

June 11, 2023

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Saudi FM: Afghanistan must not become a terrorist safe haven

Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud reaffirmed at a news conference that “Afghanistan cannot be a safe haven for terrorist groups again”…reports Asian Lite News Amid a rise in blasts and terrorism

June 11, 2023

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Taliban restrictions empty parks as people stay away

With the Taliban back in power, women have been barred from exercising their basic rights such as freedom of movement…reports Asian Lite News Amid the Taliban hardline regime and strict restrictions, there

June 11, 2023

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May 9 riots: Tensions escalate over arrest of Afghans

The police has arrested over 200 Afghans who were suspected to be involved in the unprecedented riots of May 9 in Pakistan….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s Interior Ministry has decided to crack

June 11, 2023

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Will Norway host Taliban for talks?

Norway has been at the forefront of holding discussions concerning the developments in Afghanistan…writes Rahul Kumar Western nations and Afghan stakeholders will meet in Norway in mid-June to discuss Afghanistan’s current situation

June 9, 2023

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