87 m. ago United States Imposes Sanctions on Four International Criminal Court Officials

The United States sanctioned four International Criminal Court officials, drawing condemnation from France and the UN, while Washington defended its move as protecting national sovereignty and allies. The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on two judges and two prosecutors of the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling the body a “threat to national security” and an […] The post United States Imposes Sanctions on Four International Criminal Court Officials appeared first on Khaama Press.

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51 h. ago 30 Afghan Female Students Will Be Relocated from Qatar to Canada

Thirty Afghan female students stranded in Qatar will be relocated to Canada, as the University of Regina and a rights group secure funding to support their continued education. The University of Regina, in partnership with a Canadian human rights organization, is working to secure funding to bring 30 Afghan female students from Qatar to Canada. […] The post 30 Afghan Female Students Will Be Relocated from Qatar to Canada appeared first on Khaama Press.

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9 d. ago UNICEF Marks International Youth Day with Skills Training for 200 Girls in Herat

On International Youth Day, UNICEF launched a sewing training program in Herat for 200 girls deprived of education, aiming to equip them with essential livelihood skills. On International Youth Day, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced a vocational training initiative in Herat province for 200 girls who have been deprived of formal education. According […] The post UNICEF Marks International Youth Day with Skills Training for 200 Girls in Herat appeared first on Khaama Press.

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9 d. ago RSF Urges UN Security Council Meeting After Gaza Journalist Killings

Reporters Without Borders has called on the UN Security Council to convene an emergency meeting following the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called on the United Nations Security Council to convene an emergency meeting to discuss measures for protecting journalists in areas of […] The post RSF Urges UN Security Council Meeting After Gaza Journalist Killings appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Taliban investigates death threats against UN’s Afghan women

Taliban investigates death threats against UN’s Afghan women  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago UN report says its female staff in Afghanistan have received death threats

UN report says its female staff in Afghanistan have received death threats  Al Jazeera

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1 week ago Taliban investigating death threats against UN's Afghan female staff, report says

Taliban investigating death threats against UN's Afghan female staff, report says  Politico

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1 week ago Taliban investigating death threats against United Nations' Afghan female staff, report says

Taliban investigating death threats against United Nations' Afghan female staff, report says  The Independent

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1 week ago UN, European States, and China Condemn Israel’s Gaza Relocation Plan

The UN, several European countries, and China condemned Israel’s Gaza relocation plan, warning it worsens the humanitarian crisis as famine and mass casualties continue to escalate. The United Nations, several European countries, and China have condemned Israel’s plan to relocate Gaza City residents, warning it will worsen the already severe humanitarian crisis in the enclave. […] The post UN, European States, and China Condemn Israel’s Gaza Relocation Plan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago UN Women Warns of Urgent Aid Needs for Returning Women and Girls in Afghanistan

The UN warns that Afghan women and girls returning from Iran and Pakistan urgently need humanitarian aid, facing poverty, violence, displacement, and lack of shelter, healthcare, and education. The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality (UN Women) has warned that Afghanistan women and girls returning from Iran and Pakistan urgently require humanitarian aid to rebuild […] The post UN Women Warns of Urgent Aid Needs for Returning Women and Girls in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago U.S. Drafts UN Resolution to Lift Sanctions on Syrian Interim Leaders

The U.S. has drafted a UN resolution proposing the removal of sanctions on Syrian interim leaders, aiming to ease humanitarian aid and support economic recovery efforts. The United States has drafted a resolution at the United Nations Security Council seeking to lift international sanctions on Ahmad Shar’a, head of Syria’s interim government, and Interior Minister […] The post U.S. Drafts UN Resolution to Lift Sanctions on Syrian Interim Leaders appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago UNHCR Urges Pakistan to Halt Deportation of Vulnerable Afghan Refugees

UNHCR has urged Pakistan to stop deporting vulnerable Afghan refugees, warning that forced returns, especially of women, girls, and the ill, could violate basic human rights and protections. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed serious concern over Pakistan’s decision to deport Afghanistan’s refugees holding temporary residence permits, calling for the protection […] The post UNHCR Urges Pakistan to Halt Deportation of Vulnerable Afghan Refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago UN Expert Warns Against Pakistan’s Rapid Mass Deportation of Afghan Refugees

UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett warned that Pakistan’s mass, rapid deportation of Afghan refugees is deeply concerning, citing risks of instability and worsening humanitarian conditions in Afghanistan. Pakistan’s decision to begin deporting Afghan refugees holding temporary residence cards from September 1 has drawn sharp concern from the United Nations and humanitarian agencies. UN Special Rapporteur […] The post UN Expert Warns Against Pakistan’s Rapid Mass Deportation of Afghan Refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago UN Warns of Severe Drought Threatening Food Security in Afghanistan

The UN says Afghanistan faces a severe drought, with below-average rainfall, dry soil, and crop failures, endangering livestock and food security across multiple vulnerable provinces. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that Afghanistan is facing a severe period of drought. In a report published Sunday, August 3, on […] The post UN Warns of Severe Drought Threatening Food Security in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Two Former Afghan Interpreters Arrested in U.S. on National Security Charges

Two former Afghan interpreters who worked with American forces were arrested in the United States on accusations of posing a national security threat, prompting widespread concern and debate. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has arrested two former Afghan interpreters who previously worked with American forces, detaining them in Connecticut and San Diego, according to […] The post Two Former Afghan Interpreters Arrested in U.S. on National Security Charges appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Over One Million Women and Girls in Afghanistan Receive Vital UN Health and Support Services in 2025

Over one million women and girls in Afghanistan accessed crucial UN health and psychosocial services in 2025, despite severe restrictions limiting their opportunities. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says that from the start of 2025 to the end of June, more than one million women and girls across 34 Afghanistan provinces have received vital […] The post Over One Million Women and Girls in Afghanistan Receive Vital UN Health and Support Services in 2025 appeared first on Khaama Press.

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