Afghanistan plans to destroy 15,000 hectares of poppy fields this year in its latest efforts to control the heroin trade that fuels endemic violence and corruption, officials said. Poppy crops will be ploughed up by tractor or flattened by teams of men as part of the programme starting in the southern and western provinces of… Continue reading Afghanistan to Destroy Poppy Fields
Category: Society And Culture
Germany Urged to Grant Muslims Days off for Religious Festivals
Muslims living in Germany should be granted two days of official holiday a year to mark important religious festivals, a leading member of the country’s Muslim community said, drawing criticism from within Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ruling conservatives. Aiman Mazyek told Thursday’s edition of the regional Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (WAZ) that providing German Muslims with a… Continue reading Germany Urged to Grant Muslims Days off for Religious Festivals
Gunmen Kill School Principal in Pakistan
Unidentified gunmen have attacked a primary school in the southern Pakistani port city of Karachi, killing the principal of the school and injuring eight children, police officials say. “The principal of (the Nation School) was killed and eight children were wounded when unknown gunmen fired at school gate …,” AFP quoted senior police official Imran… Continue reading Gunmen Kill School Principal in Pakistan
Demonstrators Have Taken to the Streets in Jordan
In Jordan, demonstrators have taken to the streets, demanding the government to make political reforms and take measures to improve the country’s economy. Protesters gathered in Jordan’s northern province of Irbid and chanted anti-government slogans. They called on Amman to take action to reduce prices, including fuel rates. Meanwhile, activists say a number of protesters… Continue reading Demonstrators Have Taken to the Streets in Jordan
Myanmar Violence Death Toll Rises 43
The death toll from recent violence against Muslims in central Myanmar has risen to 43 with more than 1,300 homes and other buildings having been destroyed, state media reports. The report was released on Saturday as the New Light of Myanmar newspaper said the violence left 11,376 people homeless. The recent clashes between Buddhists and… Continue reading Myanmar Violence Death Toll Rises 43
3,000 Americans Died in Gun Violence in Past Three Months
More than 3,000 Americans have lost their lives in gun-related violence since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, in mid-December 2012, a new report says. According to an interactive data collection project between Slate.com and the Twitter feed, @GunDeaths, at least 3,053 people have been killed by firearms across the… Continue reading 3,000 Americans Died in Gun Violence in Past Three Months
Afghan Government to Improve Educational Institutes in Maidan Wardak
The Ministry of Education announced Thursday to reconstruct buildings and boundary walls for 56 schools in Maidan Wardak province. Costing USD 400,000 the structures would be built this academic year, said Governor Attaullah Khogyani. He added the Ministry has also approved 20 primary schools to be built in Maidan Wardak. In addition, the Ministry would… Continue reading Afghan Government to Improve Educational Institutes in Maidan Wardak
Portuguese Protest against High Unemployment Rates
Hundreds of Portuguese unemployed workers and union members have demonstrated in the capital Lisbon to protest against high unemployment and job insecurity in the country. Wednesday demonstration, which also marked Youth Day, was called by the youth section of the largest Portuguese union, the General Confederation of the Portuguese Workers (CGTP), The Associated Press reported.… Continue reading Portuguese Protest against High Unemployment Rates
Kabul University Hosts Turkish Students
Forty Turkish students have enrolled at the Kabul University to obtain their bachelors degree. Minister of Higher Education Ubaidullah Ubaid said the high quality of teaching in educational institutions in Afghanistan has attracted many students from the region and the world. “The admission of Turkish students in our university will strengthen our relations with Turkey,… Continue reading Kabul University Hosts Turkish Students
A Kidnapped German Citizen Released in Badakhshan Province
A man named (Airmand) German citizen employee of GIZ was kidnapped by kidnappers in Badakhshan province few days ago, as a result of Afghan National Police efforts and operation conducted in Now Abad Danishmandi village, Argoi district of Badakhshan province, released from kidnappers. Afghan National Police arrested two men in connection to this case.
First Cultural Exhibition Held in Kabul
An exhibition of Afghan arts, paintings, calligraphy books and handicrafts was held in Bagh-e-Babur of Kabul city on Tuesday by the Maihan Youth Organization and the Afghan Anti-Corruption Network with collaboration from the Kabul Municipality. The organizers regarded such exhibitions important for lessening violence and for raising awareness about Afghan culture. “For peace, stability, development, transparency and… Continue reading First Cultural Exhibition Held in Kabul