Afganistan
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New Book Examines a Century of Political Islam in Afghanistan
A new book by Ali-Jan Saeedi explores the relationship between religion and political power in Afghanistan, examining the evolution of political Islam and the role of Islamist movements in shaping the country's modern history.
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Rabab Fatima Officially Takes Charge as Head of UNAMA in Afghanistan
Rabab Fatima, the newly appointed Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Afghanistan, has arrived in Kabul and officially assumed leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the mission announced on Sunday.
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Hamid Karzai Calls for Girls’ Education to Ensure Afghanistan’s Development
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has stressed that educating and empowering girls is essential to Afghanistan’s growth and development, urging the international community to support equal educational opportunities for girls and boys.
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Teachers’ Day in Afghanistan: Shia Teachers Struggle with Economic Hardship
A number of Shia teachers in Afghanistan have voiced concern over worsening economic conditions, saying that providing quality education is difficult without adequate public and financial support.
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Why Are Shia Educational Environments in Afghanistan Considered Safer?
A recently circulated video showing the alleged severe beating of a child by a teacher at a Sunni religious school in northern Afghanistan has sparked widespread condemnation and renewed concerns about the treatment of children in religious educational institutions.