# Afghanistan

Last year

2022

UN votes to secure formal presence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

The resolution, which avoids using the word Taliban, will allow the UN to continue its “crucial” work in Afghanistan.

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Mar 17th 2022, 4:46 PM

# Kabul

Afghan universities reopen for first time after Taliban takeover, but with few women

Most secondary schools for girls and all public universities were closed when the Taliban seized power last August.

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Feb 26th 2022, 3:31 PM

# Afghanistan

Boy trapped three days down Afghan well dies after rescue

The child, named Haidar, slipped on Tuesday to the bottom of a well being dug in a village.

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Feb 18th 2022, 8:56 AM

# unfrozen funds

Anger as Joe Biden takes $3.5 billion of Afghan assets to fund 9/11 families

$7 billion in frozen Afghan assets is to be split between humanitarian relief and a 9/11 fund.

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Feb 12th 2022, 6:19 PM

# Afghanistan

WHO meets Taliban to discuss 'dire' health and humanitarian crisis

A Taliban delegation is in Geneva, Switzerland for a week of talks.

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Feb 9th 2022, 7:30 PM

# Taliban

Taliban in Geneva for week of talks as Afghanistan remains in humanitarian crisis

No country has formally recognised the government installed after the Taliban seized power.

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Feb 8th 2022, 7:33 PM

# Refugee Protection

Relocating from Afghanistan: 'People have made us feel at home. I can see where my future is'

Manizha worked as a dentist in Afghanistan prior to the Taliban takeover in August 2021.

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Feb 6th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Explainer

'An economic implosion': Afghanistan's hunger crisis explained

Some 55% of the Afghan population is now suffering from hunger, according to the United Nations.

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Feb 5th 2022, 9:45 AM

# Afghanistan

Fatal bombing during Kabul airport evacuation was carried out by single attacker, probe finds

At least 160 Afghan civilians and the 13 US troops were killed by the bombing.

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Feb 4th 2022, 9:45 PM

# charlotte bellis

New Zealand grants entry exemption to pregnant reporter who sought Taliban help

Only 800 rooms per month are set aside for New Zealanders and visa holders.

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Feb 1st 2022, 7:51 PM

# charlotte bellis

New Zealand defends strict Covid quarantine as pregnant reporter fights to leave Kabul

Charlotte Bellis said she had to turn to the Taliban for help after her requests to return home were rejected.

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Jan 31st 2022, 10:15 AM

Voices

Opinion: As millions in Afghanistan face starvation - the world must not look away

We watched in horror as the Taliban retook Kabul, but cannot turn our backs on Afghans, writes Rosamond Bennett.

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Jan 19th 2022, 7:00 AM

# United Nations

UN wants €4.4 billion in aid for Afghans to avoid 'full-blown humanitarian catastrophe'

Around 8 million children could miss out on their education because teachers largely have not been paid since August.

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Jan 11th 2022, 8:38 AM

All time

# August

Former Afghan president had 'minutes' to decide whether to leave Kabul during Taliban takeover

Ashraf Ghani denied claims his exit scuppered hopes of a deal with the Taliban and also said he had not left with a stolen fortune.

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Dec 30th 2021, 2:43 PM

# Kabul

Afghanistan is 'biggest humanitarian crisis of our time' and West must act, Gordon Brown says

The former British PM said more than half of the Afghan population is facing extreme hunger, including a million children who are at risk of starving to death.

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Dec 29th 2021, 8:57 AM

# Afghanistan

No long-distance road trips for Afghan women without male escort, Taliban says

The Taliban has also dissolved Afghanistan’s two election commissions.

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Dec 26th 2021, 7:30 PM

# The Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Your round-up of what made the headlines today.

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Dec 18th 2021, 8:10 PM

# Afghanistan

Taliban government resumes issuing Afghan passports in Kabul

The international community has so far not recognised the present Taliban government that was formed soon after the chaotic withdrawal of US-led foreign troops.

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Dec 18th 2021, 2:41 PM

# Afghanistan

Temporary residence to be offered to 500 Afghans under new admissions programme

Priority for the scheme will go to the most vulnerable, like the elderly, women, girls and people with disabilities.

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Dec 14th 2021, 7:43 AM

# Afghanistan

Taliban reject claims of 'summary killings' of ex-security forces

Allied Western countries called on the Taliban to end the targeted killings of former members of Afghan security forces.

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Dec 5th 2021, 5:17 PM

# Taliban

Afghan prime minister defends Taliban’s rule amid economic crisis

UN officials have warned of a humanitarian disaster.

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Nov 28th 2021, 8:30 AM

# kabul rescue

Coveney defends Defence department's handling of offer to buy long-range 'heavy lift' aircraft

Questions have been raised about the need for heavy lift aircraft for the Irish Air Corps. An Aviation company had offered two second hand flights eight months before the Kabul mission.

Questions have been raised about the need for heavy lift aircraft for the Irish Air Corps.

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Nov 26th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Not that I'm aware of

Documents show Ireland was offered aircraft eight months before Afghan rescue mission - despite Coveney denial

Seraph Aviation Group offered two aircraft – which would have been suitable to rescue Irish citizens in Afghanistan.

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Nov 22nd 2021, 12:05 AM

# kim k

Kim Kardashian West funds flight to bring female Afghan footballers to the UK

130 people in total touched down at Stanstead airport this morning.

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Nov 18th 2021, 6:52 PM

# Islamabad

Pakistan hosts US, Russia and China for talks on Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, did not attend the meeting.

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Nov 12th 2021, 9:13 AM

# Afghanistan

19 killed in attack on Kabul military hospital

Two blasts struck close to the entrance of the site followed by reports of shooting inside the hospital.

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Nov 2nd 2021, 12:05 PM

# Repatriation

Three Irish-resident families evacuated from Afghanistan

A total of 106 Irish citizens and a number of residents have been evacuated from Afghanistan.

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Oct 27th 2021, 8:23 PM

# brought to safety

More Irish citizens evacuated from Afghanistan

Simon Coveney confirmed on Thursday that another 10 citizens and six dependents had been evacuated from Kabul Airport to Doha.

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Oct 21st 2021, 10:10 PM

# Kandahar

IS claims deadly suicide attack on Shiite mosque in Afghanistan that killed at least 41 people

The attack killed at least 41 people and injured scores more.

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Oct 16th 2021, 7:55 AM

# Afghanistan

Taliban warns world leaders that global security will be affected if sanctions on their regime continue

The Taliban have declared an Islamic emirate governed under the movement’s hardline interpretation of religious law.

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Oct 13th 2021, 2:25 PM

# Afghanistan

Taliban to hold talks with EU and US officials in push for international support

Afghanistan’s new rulers are seeking assistance to avoid a humanitarian disaster.

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Oct 11th 2021, 10:09 PM

# Talks

Taliban says US will provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

The American government says this will not amount to recognition of Afghanistan’s new rulers.

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Oct 11th 2021, 8:15 AM

# Afghanistan

Taliban ‘will not work with US to contain Islamic State’

The US delegation will meet this weekend in the Qatari capital Doha.

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Oct 9th 2021, 2:20 PM

# Afghanistan

Suicide bomber kills at least 55 during Friday prayers at Afghan mosque

Scores more victims from the minority community were wounded in the blast.

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Oct 8th 2021, 8:37 PM

# Doha

Dozens more Irish citizens evacuated from Afghanistan

The 15 citizens and 10 dependents travelled from Kabul to Doha on a specially organised flight with the support of Qatar.

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Updated

Oct 7th 2021, 9:01 AM

# Taliban

Children are dying of malnutrition in Afghanistan, officials warn

The effects of drought, soaring food prices and job losses have been compounded by international aid and financing all but grinding to a halt.

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Oct 2nd 2021, 4:55 PM

# Afghanistan

Government agrees to provide up to 500 extra places for Afghan family members

More than 670 Afghan nationals have already been granted permission to reside in the State so far this year.

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Updated

Sep 28th 2021, 4:49 PM

# Afghanistan

Taliban hang bodies of four alleged kidnappers in Herat city as 'lesson to abductors'

Graphic images showed bloody bodies on the back of a pick-up truck while a crane hoisted one man up.

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Sep 25th 2021, 6:44 PM

# the good information project

Ireland has now offered humanitarian access visas to 400 Afghans

Women, human-rights activists, members of LGBTQI+ community and journalists are among those offered these places.

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Sep 25th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Taliban

Taliban official speaks of strict punishment and says executions will return

Since the Taliban seized control Afghans have been watching to see whether they will recreate their harsh rule of the late 1990s.

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Sep 23rd 2021, 9:32 PM