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United States Opens Door for More Afghanistan Aid As Humanitarian Disaster Looms

 The United States administration on Wednesday announced the decision to allow the flow of more aid to Afghanistan. The decision was taken to prevent the humanitarian and economic catastrophe in the Taliban-led country. The US officially exempted its sanctions that were imposed earlier against the Taliban before they seized control of the government. As part of efforts to ease humanitarian aid flows into Afghanistan, the United States Department of the Treasury issued three general licenses on Wednesday. The licenses would make it easier for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international aid groups, and the U.S. government to provide relief to the people of Afghanistan. Reportedly, some Republicans said that Joe Biden 's administration risked legitimizing and even funding Taliban leaders. United Nations on the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan On Wednesday, the United Nations (UN) also condemned the situation in Afghanistan. Afghanistan is suffering because of the humanitar...

Germany to takeover 25,000 Afghans in coming days

 After the Taliban occupied Kabul, a huge chunk of the Afghan population decided to flee from the country as they felt that their survival was in danger in the nation. In an attempt to leave the country in a hurry, many even lost their lives and their loved ones.  Many chose to find shelter in neighboring countries but they had no permanent place or safe center to stay. Covid-19 pandemic was another factor that made many of the countries cautious about them.  To give them a safe and secure environment, Germany has stepped up to accept 25,000 Afghan refugees who are in the riskiest situations. The information has been confined by a senior European Union official. The arrangements have to be made regarding this hence it has been decided that 25,000 refugees shifting borders not all the 40,000 present in Kabul.  Germany is one of the European nations that is known to accept a lot of refugees every year. It has hit a record number with the acceptance of refugees as it t...

UAE continues humanitarian aid and support in Afghanistan

The United Arab Emirates is playing an essential role in evacuating thousands of Afghan nationals and foreign citizens from Afghanistan in the wake of the ongoing crisis in the landlocked country. To facilitate the mammoth task, the UAE coordinated efforts with its international partners and boosted global cooperation and solidarity to ensure the continuous provision of humanitarian and relief assistance to Afghan nationals in need. Relevant UAE authorities including the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (UAE) and Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) are working in cooperation with embassies along with Consular and Customs and Border officers in Afghanistan, to accelerate the travel process for evacuees.  In addition, the UAE authorities are ensuring all possible efforts to provide Afghan evacuees with the best quality healthcare and food services as well as housing and sanitation facilities to enhance their wellbeing in the country. Furthermore, a transit hub and...