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Zan News: The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that approximately 12.4 million Afghan citizens have faced food insecurity from May to October of this year. Photo: AP WFP: 12.4 Million Afghans Facing Food Insecurity October 12, 2024 Zan News Zan News: The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that approximately 12.4 million Afghan citizens have faced food insecurity from May to October of this year. In its September report released on Friday (October 11), the agency stated that 3.9 million people, including 2.8 million children under the age of five, are suffering from acute malnutrition. Additionally, 2.4 million Afghans are grappling with severe hunger. According to the report, at least 23.7 million people in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan require urgent assistance this year. Referencing the Taliban's new law on the promotion of virtue and the prevention of vice, the World Food Programme added that it has witnessed an increase in the level of oversight by the group on international humanitarian activities. The agency emphasized: "Although WFP operations have not been significantly affected, the agency is actively engaging with the Taliban to protect its staff, partners, and beneficiaries." According to the World Food Programme, food security in Afghanistan has improved compared to the past due to the appreciation of the Afghan currency and seasonal rains. However, according to the data, low employment rates, decreased income, and limited access for farmers remain as problems in the country. This comes as the unemployment rate in the country has increased unprecedentedly since the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan. In addition to women, the group has dismissed a large number of male employees of the previous regime for various reasons. Last week, the World Food Programme also stated that to end hunger forever in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, it is necessary to invest in the capabilities of the people themselves.

Search Results 295 items found for "" Contact | ZAN TV Contact Us 818 Fanshawe Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19111 +1 (608) 704-9895 info@zantvnetwork.com First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Gallery | ZAN TV Gallery ZAN TV | WHO: 24 Mothers and 167 Babies Die Every Day in Afghanistan from Preventable Causes ​ < Back WHO: 24 Mothers and 167 Babies Die Every Day in Afghanistan from Preventable Causes June 9, 2024 Zan News Zan News: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new report stating that 24 mothers and 167 newborns die in Afghanistan every day due to preventable causes. The report, published today, Sunday, June 9th, emphasizes that women and children are bearing the brunt of the deteriorating health crisis in Afghanistan. "Sadly, preventable maternal deaths claim the lives of 24 mothers every day, and 167 newborns die daily due to preventable causes," the report states. The WHO adds that Afghan citizens face a fragile health system and grapple with food shortages and malnutrition on a daily basis. This situation is compounded by a significant burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, recurrent disease outbreaks, severe drought, and other natural disasters. The WHO report highlights that the plight of Afghan women is exacerbated by limited access to education and livelihoods for girls and women. The organization further states that the need for humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan has increased dramatically, from 18.4 million people before August 2021 to 23.7 million in 2024. Around 9.5 million people living in over 20,000 villages still have limited or no access to primary health care services. The WHO says that due to severe funding shortages, 428 fixed and mobile health facilities were closed between January and December 2023. 310 health facilities across the country, including hospitals, will face severe service shortages and lack of support due to funding shortfalls. These closures have had a devastating impact on access to healthcare for over three million people, including over 600,000 children under five and over 240,000 pregnant and lactating women. The WHO in Afghanistan says it needs an additional $352 million to complete its overall budget of $432 million for 2024-2025 to maintain gains. The organization adds that Afghanistan has made significant strides in eradicating polio since 2021. Six children were paralyzed by the poliovirus in 2023, down from 59 in 2020. However, persistent challenges remain. In the past year, six positive polio cases were registered in Nangarhar province, and environmental samples of the virus were also detected in other provinces, including Zabul. It is worth noting that Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only countries in the world where polio has not been eliminated. 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In a statement released late Thursday on its X page, the organization said that Afghan children are already facing many challenges and that the situation has worsened since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan nearly three years ago. Save the Children has posted a video message on its X page from Ummay Habiba, the organization's communications officer in Afghanistan, who recently visited Baghlan province. Ms. Habiba, in this video on the impact of the recent floods, added: "The floods destroyed the entire village in a matter of hours, completely destroyed 250 houses in this village, and killed 35 people, 19 of whom were children, and sadly five of them were from one family." Meanwhile, some of the flood-affected families in Baghlan say that the floods have killed many children in the province. Saif-ur-Rahman and Noor Habib, two residents of central Baghlan district, say: "In these floods, my two nephews, who were 13 and 8 years old, were martyred. The death of a child hurts a person a lot. We have lost everything. The floods have caused a lot of damage. Our houses were destroyed, only 9 children from our family died in the floods, we have not received any help, we live in tents, we have lost everything, we need help in building houses." Flood-affected families in Baghlan are calling for urgent assistance from the international community and the Taliban. It is worth noting that the recent floods in various provinces of Afghanistan, especially in Baghlan province, caused heavy casualties to the people in May. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also previously said that children and women have been the most affected by these floods. Latest Taliban Minister of Higher Education: Asking Questions About Girls' Education Is Forbidden Aug 25, 2024 Michael McCaul: We Cannot Forget the Millions of Women Suffering Under the Taliban Aug 25, 2024 Reactions to the Taliban’s Enactment of the Promotion of Virtue Law: An Attempt to Silence the People of Afghanistan Aug 25, 2024 German Foreign Minister: The Taliban's New Law is 100 Pages of Hatred Against Women Aug 24, 2024 News Reports Play Video Play Video 01:14 Play Video Play Video 01:26 Play Video Play Video 01:26 Play Video Play Video 02:17 Play Video Play Video 01:33 Play Video Play Video 00:41 Play Video Play Video 01:26 Play Video Play Video 02:15 Follow us ZAN TV | Handicrafts and Domestic Products Exhibition "Afghanistan's Treasure" Held in Bamyan Social Media < Back Handicrafts and Domestic Products Exhibition "Afghanistan's Treasure" Held in Bamyan July 23, 2024 Zan News Zan News: A handicrafts and domestic products exhibition titled "Afghanistan's Treasure" (Ganjena Afghanistan) was held for five days in Bamyan province. This exhibition, aimed at the growth and development of handicrafts and domestic products, was organized by a private company in the city of Bamyan, the center of the province, on Monday (July 22). Mohammad Khyber Hewadmal, the organizer of the exhibition, stated that the exhibition showcased women's handicraft products, including embroidered scarves, woolen shoes, traditional Hazara clothing, paintings, engraved wooden items, pyrography works, and dairy products. According to Mr. Hewadmal, the exhibition featured 180 booths, with about 90 percent of them dedicated to women. The women participating in the exhibition believe that such events are effective in familiarizing people with domestic products and strengthening women's economic activities. The artisans present at the exhibition also pointed out key challenges in their work. They cited the import of similar goods, travel visa restrictions, and issues related to raw materials as their main problems. According to them, the market for imported foreign goods is still more thriving than for domestic products. This exhibition is being held in a context where the Taliban have imposed severe restrictions on girls and women over the past two years. Currently, girls and women in Afghanistan are prohibited from attending schools and universities, gyms, restaurants, and public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, and working in non-governmental organizations, both domestic and international, as well as even in UN offices in Afghanistan. Latest Taliban Minister of Higher Education: Asking Questions About Girls' Education Is Forbidden Aug 25, 2024 Michael McCaul: We Cannot Forget the Millions of Women Suffering Under the Taliban Aug 25, 2024 Reactions to the Taliban’s Enactment of the Promotion of Virtue Law: An Attempt to Silence the People of Afghanistan Aug 25, 2024 German Foreign Minister: The Taliban's New Law is 100 Pages of Hatred Against Women Aug 24, 2024 News Reports Play Video Play Video 01:14 Play Video Play Video 01:26 Play Video Play Video 01:26 Play Video Play Video 02:17 Play Video Play Video 01:33 Play Video Play Video 00:41 Play Video Play Video 01:26 Play Video Play Video 02:15 Follow us ZAN TV | Stoned Body of a Woman Found in Kandahar Social Media < Back Stoned Body of a Woman Found in Kandahar July 27, 2024 Zan News Zan News - Kandahar: The stoned body of a young woman has been found in the Ghorak district of Kandahar province. Local sources told the media on Friday (26 July) that the incident occurred in the Haji Agha Lalai area of Ghorak district. According to the sources, several individuals took this young woman to the area and then stoned her. The exact identity of the woman has not yet been determined, and her body is being held at the health center in Ghorak district of Kandahar province. The Taliban have not yet commented on the matter. It is worth noting that this is not the first mysterious death of a woman in Kandahar, but such a method of murder a woman is rare. Latest Taliban Minister of Higher Education: Asking Questions About Girls' Education Is Forbidden Aug 25, 2024 Michael McCaul: We Cannot Forget the Millions of Women Suffering Under the Taliban Aug 25, 2024 Reactions to the Taliban’s Enactment of the Promotion of Virtue Law: An Attempt to Silence the People of Afghanistan Aug 25, 2024 German Foreign Minister: The Taliban's New Law is 100 Pages of Hatred Against Women Aug 24, 2024 News Reports Play Video Play Video 01:14 Play Video Play Video 01:26 Play Video Play Video 01:26 Play Video Play Video 02:17 Play Video Play Video 01:33 Play Video Play Video 00:41 Play Video Play Video 01:26 Play Video Play Video 02:15 Follow us ZAN TV | Afghan Judoka Nigara Rahela Shaheen Eliminated from Paris Olympics Image by: IOC < Back Afghan Judoka Nigara Rahela Shaheen Eliminated from Paris Olympics July 31, 2024 Zan News Zan News: Nigara Rahela Shaheen, an Afghan judoka and member of the Refugee Team of the International Olympic Committee, was eliminated from the 2024 Paris Olympics in the round of 16 after losing to an opponent from Mexico by an ippon. The Paris 2024 Olympics website announced the elimination of Nigara Rahela Shaheen from the Olympic Games. According to the announcement, the Afghan judoka, a member of the Refugee Team in the Olympics, faced her Mexican opponent and ultimately conceded defeat, resulting in her elimination from the competition. Shaheen competed in the under 63 kg weight category and was defeated by the Mexican national athlete. It is worth mentioning that this year's Olympic Games are currently taking place in Paris. Only six Afghan athletes, including three women and three men, are participating. They were invited by the International Olympic Committee in consultation with former officials of the Afghan Olympic Committee. However, recently, Atal Meshwani, the spokesperson of the Taliban Sports Department, stated that the group does not recognize the three female athletes representing Afghanistan in the Olympics. 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The organization made these statements on its X page on Tuesday (May 28) on the occasion of "World Nutrition Day." Of these three million children, the organization has only been able to reach 1.3 million of them. According to the organization, poverty, the financial crisis, and the deteriorating humanitarian situation are the main factors that have put Afghan children at risk of malnutrition. The WFP had previously announced that 2.3 million pregnant women in Afghanistan are also suffering from malnutrition. United Nations statistics show that currently, more than a third of Afghanistan's population is facing food shortages. This comes as poverty, hunger, and a decrease in financial assistance have increased under Taliban rule in Afghanistan. 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The Global Expression annual report shows that Afghanistan ranks 155th out of 161 countries in the world. This represents a 47-place drop in Afghanistan's ranking in terms of freedom of expression over the past five years (2018 to 2023). In contrast, Denmark tops the ranking. According to the World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, Afghanistan is also among the worst countries for journalists to operate in. The organization's report last month, titled "World Press Freedom Index - Journalism Under Political Pressure in 2024," shows that Afghanistan has fallen 26 places to 178th. Reporters Without Borders cites the deaths and detentions of journalists in Afghanistan as the reason for this decline. It is worth noting that since taking power in Afghanistan, the Taliban have imposed severe restrictions on freedom of expression and the media in the country and have cracked down on their critics. The Global Expression report also shows that in 2023, 53% of the world's population lived in a crisis situation in terms of freedom of expression. Currently, more than 4 billion people in 39 countries are under this crisis, and this figure is still increasing. In the Global Expression ranking of freedom of expression, after Denmark, Switzerland and Sweden rank second and third, respectively. On the other hand, Turkmenistan, Nicaragua, Eritrea and North Korea have been identified as the four last countries in this ranking, respectively. 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The incident took place on Sunday night (May 26) in the village of Faizabad in the Golestan district of Farah province. According to sources, unknown gunmen entered a house in the village of Faizabad at night and killed a man along with his wife and son. The motive for the killings has not yet been determined, but local sources say the family were civilians and had no personal enemies. Taliban officials in Farah have not yet commented on the incident. This is the second such incident in Farah province in the past two months. About two months ago, unknown gunmen attacked a mosque in the province, killing at least three people. 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Qureshi Badloon, the Information Director of the Taliban’s Department of Information and Culture in Nangarhar, stated that these numbers are not final and could increase. According to Qureshi Badloon, more than 400 residential houses and 60 power poles have been destroyed, and electricity and telecommunications networks in the affected areas have been cut off. Meanwhile, Sharafat Zaman, the spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health, announced that the number of fatalities is around 40, with 347 injured. He noted that these numbers might change. Affected families say they need drinking water, food, and other essential assistance. This comes as heavy rain and severe storms witness Jalalabad city, the capital of Nangarhar, and the districts of Surkhrod, Bati Kot, and Behsud yesterday (Monday, July 15), causing significant casualties and damage. 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In the first incident, a girl named Halima was killed by a Taliban member in the village of Chaghatak, Almar district, on the evening of Thursday, May 23rd. It is said that the Taliban member was trying to shoot a dog as he was passing through the alley where Halima lived, but the bullet accidentally hit the 20-year-old girl. Sources say that Halima was initially wounded in the incident, but died on the way to the hospital. In the other incident, a woman named Farzana was killed by her half brother in the village of Alika, Pashton Kot district, on Thursday. Farzana was 21 years old, had divorced her former husband, and was recently engaged to another man. The motive for the woman's murder is still unknown, and her half brother has fled the scene after the murder. Local Taliban officials in Faryab have not yet commented on the murders. It is worth noting that since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, cases of women's murders have increased in various provinces of the country, including Faryab. 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In a letter that circulated on social media on Sunday (June 30), the ministry announced that this process will be suspended until a decision is made regarding the reduction of female employees' salaries to 5,000 Afghanis. The letter, signed by Habibullah Agha, the acting head of the Taliban's Ministry of Education, directs that the payment of salaries to female teachers be stopped until further notice. The reason for this action is cited as a problem with the automatic salary payment system for teachers within the Taliban's Ministry of Education. This decision follows an order from the Taliban leader to reduce the salaries of female employees in all government departments to 5,000 Afghanis. The reduction in salaries for female employees in government offices has sparked widespread reactions. A number of female doctors staged a work strike two days ago in protest of this decision. 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