Afghanistan
21 August 2011 - At an event organized by the humanitarian community in Afghanistan to mark World Humanitarian Day, over 50 donors, government, NGO and media representatives gathered to listen to speeches highlighing the growing importance…
Afghanistan
At least 24 civilians were killed today when two roadside bombs exploded near passing vehicles in Afghanistan's western province of Herat. At least 11 people were injured. Afghan officials say women and children were among the casualties. In a…
Afghanistan
12 Aug 2011 08:03 New policy guidelines set coal mine working age at 18 Rights groups say existing law on child labour routinely flouted Afghanistan sitting on an estimated 3 trillion of mineral deposits By Michelle Nichols KABUL, Aug 12 (Reuters)…
Afghanistan
31 Jul 2011 07:41 Source: Reuters // Reuters (Updates) July 31 (Reuters) - Following are security developments in Afghanistan at 0730 GMT on Saturday. denotes new or updated item LASHKAR GAH - A suicide attacker killed 10 Afghan policemen and a…
Afghanistan
Despite clearance efforts, forgotten landmines cause 50 casualties a month. By Abdol Wahed Faramarz - Afghanistan ARR Issue 405, 28 Jul 11 Sitting in the shade of a tree in the Kabul children’s hospital, Karimullah recalls the exact moment…
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Reports of young suicide bombers prompt parents to rethink wisdom of sending children to study at Islamic schools in Pakistan. By Arash Kabuli - Afghanistan ARR Issue 404, 27 Jul 11 Afghan families with children studying at Islamic schools…
Afghanistan
26 Jul 2011 07:26 Source: Reuters // Reuters July 26 (Reuters) - Following are security developments in Afghanistan at 0700 GMT on Tuesday. HELMAND - A roadside bomb killed two children in Nawzad district of the southern province of…
Afghanistan
KABUL, 25 July 2011 (IRIN) - Afghanistan should develop mechanisms to raise awareness about the dangers of human trafficking, support victims and prosecute perpetrators, say rights activists. "We see it as an alarming problem because a huge…
Afghanistan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The humanitarian community in Afghanistan is working to save lives and alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable. This is a difficult task in a complex environment and all humanitarian actors, including national and international…
Afghanistan
Introduction Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission based on Article 58 of the Constitution has the duty and mandate to monitor the human rights situation in Afghanistan. Also based on Article 21 of the Law on the Structure,…
