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More Than 12 Million Children To Receive Polio Vaccine In Afghanistan

More Than 12 Million Children To Receive Polio Vaccine In Afghanistan

Taliban health officials say a nationwide polio vaccination campaign has begun with international partners, aiming to reach about 12 million children under five across Afghanistan.

Taliban Governor Prevents Protest Over Herat Killings

Taliban Governor Prevents Protest Over Herat Killings

Sources say the Taliban governor of Herat, Noor Ahmad Islamjar, has blocked a planned protest march by Shia residents following a deadly attack on civilians in the province.

China Establishes New Administrative Unit Near Afghan Border

China has created a new administrative unit called “Xinling” in Xinjiang near the Afghan border and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, aiming to boost security along the Wakhan Corridor and curb Uighur militant infiltration.

Pakistan Shifts Exports To Iran As Afghan Border Remains Shut

Pakistan has sent its first export shipment to Uzbekistan via Iran after border crossings with Afghanistan remained closed, marking the formal launch of a new Pakistan-Iran transit corridor, an official said.

Locals Warn Of Food Shortage In Two Districts Of Nuristan

Locals Warn Of Food Shortage In Two Districts Of Nuristan

Local elders in Nuristan say residents of Kamdesh and Barg-e Matal face severe food shortages and risk famine due to prolonged road closures, warning of a looming humanitarian crisis.

Pakistan Launches Artillery Strikes On Kunar, Says Sources

Pakistan Launches Artillery Strikes On Kunar, Says Sources

Local sources say Pakistan’s army carried out artillery strikes on the Shali Valley in Khas Kunar district on Sunday, April 12. There are no immediate reports of casualties.

At Least 10 Died In Flooding Across Afghanistan In One Day

At Least 10 Died In Flooding Across Afghanistan In One Day

At least 10 people were killed and 15 injured by heavy rain, flooding, wall collapses and landslides in the past 24 hours, Taliban disaster management officials said, bringing the total toll from recent natural disasters to about 190.

Afghanistan Stalemate Once Favouring Taliban Begins To Shift, Says NRF Leader

Afghanistan Stalemate Once Favouring Taliban Begins To Shift, Says NRF Leader

Ahmad Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front, said Afghanistan’s deadlock, once in the Taliban’s favour, is beginning to break, hinting at ongoing developments without giving details.

Witnesses Describe Deadly Attack On Shia Civilians In Herat

Witnesses Describe Deadly Attack On Shia Civilians In Herat

A day after a deadly attack on Shia civilians in Herat’s Injil district, witnesses say gunmen seized victims’ phones before opening fire, killing and wounding dozens.

Flood & Heavy Rain Kill 22 In Afghanistan Over Two Days

Flood & Heavy Rain Kill 22 In Afghanistan Over Two Days

At least 22 people have died, and nine others were injured in flooding and heavy rain across several Afghan provinces over the past two days, Taliban disaster management officials said.

Herat Attack Driven by Taliban Extremism, Says Afghan Shia Leaders

Herat Attack Driven by Taliban Extremism, Says Afghan Shia Leaders

Karim Khalili leader of Islamic Unity Party of Afghanistan, and Mohammad Mohaqiq leader of People's Islamic Unity Party of Afghanistan, says the attack on civilians in Herat was a targeted act based on religious sect identity, describing it as a crime against humanity.

Herat Shopkeepers & Goldsmiths Strike Over Killing Of Shia Civilians

Herat Shopkeepers & Goldsmiths Strike Over Killing Of Shia Civilians

Local sources say shopkeepers and goldsmiths in Herat went on strike Saturday to protest the killing of civilians in an armed attack in Injil district that left at least 11 people dead.

Civilian Death Toll In Herat Rises To 11, Says Taliban

Civilian Death Toll In Herat Rises To 11, Says Taliban

Taliban officials in Herat say the death toll from a gunmen attack on civilians in Injil district has risen to 11, with several critically injured victims dying in hospital.

How Four Gunmen Carried Out Deadly Herat Attack?

How Four Gunmen Carried Out Deadly Herat Attack?

Informed sources told Afghanistan International that four gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on civilians in Injil district on Friday afternoon, killing at least 13 people, including two women.

US Has Accepted Only 3 Afghan Refugees Since October 2025

US Has Accepted Only 3 Afghan Refugees Since October 2025

A report says the United States has accepted only three Afghan refugees since October 2025, highlighting a sharp shift in US refugee admission policies.

Taliban Mandating Religious Allegiance, Says Balkh University Students

Taliban Mandating Religious Allegiance, Says Balkh University Students

Students at Balkh University say the Taliban have forced them to sign a document pledging to follow the Hanafi school of Islam, alongside rules on dress, behaviour and religious observance.

Attack On Civilians In Herat Kills & Injures Dozens

Attack On Civilians In Herat Kills & Injures Dozens

Local sources say unknown gunmen opened fire on civilians in Injil district of Herat on Friday, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens, with casualties feared to rise.

Flooding Affects More Than 10,000 Families In Afghanistan, Says UN

Flooding Affects More Than 10,000 Families In Afghanistan, Says UN

The UN says heavy rain and flooding over the past two weeks have affected at least 10,634 families in Afghanistan, leaving 93 people dead and 181 injured across 165 districts.

Uzbekistan Seizes 191kg Of Hashish Smuggled From Afghanistan

Uzbekistan Seizes 191kg Of Hashish Smuggled From Afghanistan

Uzbek authorities say 191kg of Hashish was seized from a truck arriving from Afghanistan at the Termez crossing, with one suspect arrested. The drugs were hidden inside steam boilers.

Taliban Forces Withdraw From Border Posts In Nuristan & Kunar

Taliban Forces Withdraw From Border Posts In Nuristan & Kunar

Local sources say Taliban border forces have withdrawn from several posts after Pakistani attacks, including at least three positions in Barg-e Matal district.

Pakistan Will Face Same Fate As US & Soviets, Says Taliban Minister

Pakistan Will Face Same Fate As US & Soviets, Says Taliban Minister

Taliban border and tribal affairs minister Noorullah Noori warned Pakistan it could face the same fate as the US and Soviet Union if the conflict continues, amid rising tensions between the two sides.

Pakistan Deports Nearly 2,800 Afghan Migrants In One Day

Pakistan Deports Nearly 2,800 Afghan Migrants In One Day

Pakistan deported 2,784 Afghan migrants on Wednesday, April 8, the Taliban’s migrant affairs commission said. The returnees were sent back via the Torkham and Spin Boldak crossings, according to the group.