Wednesday 17 JULY 2024 | Zarin Television News
Natural Disaster in Nangarhar, Afghanistan: Residents of Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan are reporting difficult conditions following recent storms and heavy rains. Particularly in remote villages such as Siyah Sang, Shukarullah Namari, and Charbagh, there have been significant damages and human casualties. Despite nearly two days having passed since these natural disasters, local people claim that they have yet to receive substantial aid from relief organizations.
Challenges for Shiites in Afghanistan on Ashura: As Muslims around the world commemorate the 10th of Muharram with various ceremonies, Shiites in Afghanistan face severe challenges in observing Ashura this year. Reports indicate that the Taliban government has imposed stricter restrictions than in previous years, leading to the inability of Shiites to hold their ceremonies. These restrictive measures have raised serious concerns about religious freedom and the rights of religious minorities in Afghanistan, highlighting a stark contrast to how this significant day was observed in prior years.
Germany’s Crackdown on Hate Speech: German security authorities took decisive action against the spread of hate content by halting the activities of a far-right extremist magazine on Tuesday. Nancy Faeser, Germany’s Interior Minister, ordered the cessation of “Compact” magazine’s publication and banned the operations of its publisher, Compact-Magazin GmbH, as well as the film company Conspect Film. This action followed allegations related to promoting hatred against Jews.
UNICEF’s Concerns about Afghan Women’s Childbirth Conditions: UNICEF, in its latest report, expressed deep concern over the conditions of childbirth for Afghan women. According to the report, only 67% of Afghan women give birth under the supervision of skilled professionals. This statistic indicates that one-third of pregnant women in Afghanistan are forced to give birth outside healthcare facilities and without the presence of healthcare professionals.
Growth in Afghanistan’s Carpet Industry: Despite complaints from Afghan artisans about market shortages and business stagnation, the USAID (United States Agency for International Development) has reported promising growth in Afghanistan’s carpet industry. The annual processing capacity of carpets in Afghanistan has increased to 500,000 square meters. Industry stakeholders note that this significant progress, supported by USAID, has not only enabled direct export of Afghan carpets to global markets but also created thousands of new job opportunities for Afghan men and women.
US Secret Service’s Commitment to Protecting Donald Trump: Kimberly Cheatle, the head of the United States Secret Service, reiterated the agency’s commitment to protecting former President Donald Trump following a recent shooting incident. Cheatle emphasized that as the head of the agency, she bears ultimate responsibility for the actions of the Secret Service and is dedicated to maintaining transparency and communication with the American public. These statements come amid intense scrutiny and pressure on the Secret Service following the recent attack on Trump.
