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Afghanistan

Pressure to return? Afghan refugees protest at Indonesian detention centre

  The Guardian Out of money and out of options, the families camped outside Indonesia’s Kalideres detention centre are feeling the pressure   It has been 58 days. That’s how long Farid Attaie has been […]

Wednesday، 2 May، 2018

From Kabul to Nashville: Building bridges via photography

The Turban Times BY MASIH SADAT Throughout the west, creative initiatives are launched in an attempt to challenge the war and conflict-dominated media coverage of the Middle East. Young Americans and Europeans with roots in […]

Monday، 16 April، 2018

UN Special: Afghanistan TRYING PEACE AGAINST ALL ODDS

This issue of UN Special highlights the conflict in Afghanistan that has been running for 17 years. This war, unfortunately, hasn’t generated the global awareness necessary to reach a negotiated peace and continues to rage.

Monday، 16 April، 2018

An ICC Delay: Court postpones decision on whether to investigate war crimes in Afghanistan

AAN  Author: Kate Clark More than one third of security detainees held by Afghan government forces are being tortured, according to the United Nations. The ICC may investigate this war crime. (Photo: Pajhwok) The International Criminal […]

Monday، 9 April، 2018

Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA Human Rights Newsletter celebrates Nowruz |No. 218-219

Happy spring and happy Nowruz 1397 to everyone who celebrates the Persian New Year all over the world.

Sunday، 18 March، 2018

Everything you need to know about Nowruz, the New Year for many

 Every year, Nowruz coincides with the start of spring and traditionally celebrates the rebirth of nature. It also coincides with the spring equinox.

Friday، 16 March، 2018

Afghanistan: Alleged Summary Executions by Special Forces

An Afghan National Directorate of Security (NDS) police stands guard next to an Afghanistan flag at a guard post of a police camp in Now Zad district in Helmand province, southwestern Afghanistan November 6, 2012. © […]

Monday، 5 March، 2018

US Claim of ‘No Civilian Casualties’ is Tested in Afghanistan

HRW – My almost 2-year-old daughter fell on her head in a Washington, DC Starbucks, and it made me think of the children I met in Afghanistan just weeks before.  I was there to meet with civilian […]

Monday، 5 March، 2018

Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA Human Rights and Civil society Newsletter No. 216-217

You can have access to our latest Newsletter No.216-217 here. We also invite you to subscribe in order to receive our Newsletters directly in your mailbox.

Wednesday، 28 February، 2018

Transitional Justice Coordination Group Press Statement

In connection with the registration of war victims’ complaints with the International Criminal Court to address war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Afghanistan since May 2003.

Tuesday، 20 February، 2018