The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued a grave warning about the dire state of affairs in Afghanistan. The country is currently facing “unprecedented levels” of food insecurity, malnutrition, water shortages, and drought. The arrival of the spring season has further exacerbated the situation with the increased risk of flash floods, landslides, and disease outbreaks. Urgent Funding Required to Provide Assistance OCHA has emphasized the urgent need for $717.4 million between April and June…

Disturbing reports have surfaced from the northeastern Panjshir province in Afghanistan, alleging that the Taliban has tortured a young man named Ahmad Wali to death. According to sources, Wali was apprehended in the capital city of Kabul on Wednesday and tragically lost his life due to severe torture while in custody. Mounting Concerns over Human Rights The victim’s body has been handed over to his family, intensifying concerns about the deteriorating human rights situation in the country. It is important…

Kenya is exploring the possibility of borrowing ideas from Pakistan as it plans to introduce a digital Identity Card and integrate existing databases for registration records. Julius Bitok, the Immigration and Citizen Services PS, expressed interest in learning from Pakistan’s model, which links registration data to national security and socio-economic planning. The aim is to gather valuable insights on the collection, storage, and utilization of birth and death records, among others. Kenya’s Pursuit of an Advanced Registration System During a…