The Afghanistan Journal

Kandahar girl Kulsoom dies

A family member of sick girl Kulsoom, who was transferred from Kandahar to Kabul, has died. Kulsoom’s family members said that sick girl Kulsoom, who was transferred from Kandahar to…

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Foreign body removed from girl’s throat

A small child named Kulsoom, who was brought from Kandahar and was facing the problem of a foreign body (bone) stuck in a part of her respiratory system, has been…

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Increase in malnutrition among mothers and children in Afghanistan

The World Food Program announced yesterday, Sunday, December 21 that cases of malnutrition among women and children have increased throughout Afghanistan. The organization added that every day, women and children…

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UNICEF: Investment in female health workers is vital

Sanjay Wijesara, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, has reported on his visit to Kabul and a center that helps malnourished children. Wijesara said on Sunday, December 14, after visiting…

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90 percent of carpet weavers in Afghanistan are women

UN Women said that despite 90 percent of carpet weavers in Afghanistan being women, they earn the lowest incomes.To strengthen women’s economic opportunities, UN Women said in a report on…

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EU support for health services in Afghanistan

The European Union announced yesterday that it will support the provision of health services in Afghanistan to ensure that Afghan women, girls and mothers have access to basic health services.…

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Ariana Afghan Airlines to buy three charter planes to boost exports

Ariana Afghan Airlines is buying three charter planes to help transport export goods. The General Directorate of Emirates Companies wrote on its X-Page today, Saturday, November 22, that Ariana Afghan…

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Japan provides over $5 million to Afghan businesswomen

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced that Japan has provided $5.6 million to support Afghan businesswomen. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said in a statement on Tuesday,…

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Two snooker players advance to the round of 32 of the World Snooker Championship

Mohammad Rais Hotak and Mohammad Mir Noorzai each defeated their Omani rivals 3-0 in the Snooker and Billiards 2025 World Cup and advanced to the round of 32. The Snooker…

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Nine killed, injured in car accident in Qarghi, Laghman

This morning, Sunday, November 16, a car caught fire after it overturned in the Qarghi district of Laghman, killing six people and injuring three others. Laghman provincial officials said that…

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