Tag: Afghanistan
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Taliban Birth Control Ban: Women Trapped in a Cycle of Lethal Pregnancies and Untreated Miscarriages
The Unseen Crisis: Birth Control and a Shattered Sense of Security In Afghanistan’s rural heartlands, women previously able to plan families now face a precarious future as political and religious edicts tighten control over reproductive health. The Taliban’s stance on birth control has real, devastating consequences: more pregnancies, more miscarriages, and fewer resources to address…
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Taliban Birth Control Ban Leaves Afghan Women in a Cycle of Fear and Suffering
Overview: A Growing Crisis in a Tightening Space In Afghanistan, the evolving stance of the Taliban on reproductive health is driving a crisis that features unsafe pregnancies, untreated miscarriages, and a sense of abandonment among women who once sought control over their bodies. The policy shifts, public rhetoric, and practical barriers have converged to create…
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Taliban birth control ban: women pushed to the brink by lethal pregnancies and untreated miscarriages
Introduction: a silent crisis in Kandahar In Kandahar province, the consequences of the Taliban’s reproductive policies reach far beyond headlines. Women who once managed family planning and medical care now navigate a landscape with few safe options. The case of Parwana, a 36-year-old mother who has endured nine pregnancies and six miscarriages, illustrates a broader…
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Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Tensions: A Worrying Flashpoint for South Asia
Introduction: A Quiet Yet Perilous Front Line The border between Afghanistan and Pakistan has long been a conduit for conflict and a mirror of broader regional frictions. In recent times, sporadic clashes, cross-border militant activity, and political brinkmanship around the Durand Line have elevated what experts describe as a simmering crisis into a potential regional…
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Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Tensions: The Rising South Asia Flashpoint
Introduction: A Quiet Yet Critical Frontier The Afghanistan-Pakistan border, long marked by contested lines and shifting allegiances, has emerged as a disproportionate source of instability in South Asia. While India and Pakistan often dominate headlines, the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan poses a more nuanced and potentially more volatile flashpoint. A mix of militant networks,…
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UK Leaders, Prince Harry Hit Back at Trump’s NATO Front-Line Remarks
UK Leaders and Prince Harry Respond to Controversial NATO Front-Line Remarks In a swift reaction to statements attributed to former U.S. President Donald Trump, British opposition leader Keir Starmer and Prince Harry have condemned what they described as an inaccurate portrayal of Allied sacrifice on the front lines. Veteran voices from across Europe pushed back…
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UK Leaders and Prince Harry Condemn Trump’s NATO Front-Line Remarks After Afghan Casualty Claims
UK Leaders and Prince Harry Condemn Trump’s NATO Front-Line Remarks In a sharp political moment, Keir Starmer, the UK opposition leader, and Prince Harry joined veterans and European leaders in condemning U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks that suggested NATO troops had stayed “a little off the front lines” in Afghanistan. The comments, made amid a…
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Afghanistan Defeats West Indies by 38 Runs in Opening T20I Thriller
Afghanistan Take Early Lead in T20I Series Afghanistan opened their three-match Twenty20 international series against West Indies with a commanding 38-run victory in Dubai. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Afghan side posted 181 for three in their 20 overs, setting the tone for the encounter. The win puts Afghanistan ahead…
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UNICEF Afghanistan November 2025 Humanitarian Update
Overview UNICEF’s Afghanistan humanitarian update for November 2025 highlights urgent needs and ongoing efforts to protect children amid a challenging security and environmental context. Following a devastating earthquake in the northern provinces in early November, humanitarian agencies mobilized to assess damage, safeguard routine services, and expand lifesaving support for the country’s most vulnerable children and…
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UNICEF Afghanistan: Humanitarian Situation Report Highlights and Response (Nov 2025)
Overview of the November 2025 Emergency in Afghanistan UNICEF’s November 2025 humanitarian situation report for Afghanistan documents a critical period following a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck in the early hours of 3 November, disrupting sleep and safety across northern provinces from Balkh to Samangan. The disaster added to long-standing humanitarian needs, intensifying the…