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Norwegian Refugee Council Warns of Growing Humanitarian Crisis as Afghan Families Are Forced to Return via Torkham The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has reported that approximately 500 Afghan families are being forcibly returned to Afghanistan every day through the Torkham border crossing. According to the organization, many of the returning families lack shelter, face severe difficulties in finding work, and do not have sufficient access to food. The NRC added that these families are also deprived of basic services essential for daily life. The council warned that the humanitarian conditions of returnees are deeply concerning and stressed that there is an urgent need for immediate humanitarian assistance to address the growing crisis.

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India Donates Anti-Cancer Medicines to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health has announced that the Government of India has donated 18 types of anti-cancer medicines to support cancer patients and strengthen healthcare services in the country. According to the ministry, the humanitarian assistance consists of 776 cartons weighing a total of 7,586 kilograms. The medicines were officially handed over to the Ministry of Public Health as part of India’s continued support for cancer treatment in Afghanistan. The leadership of the Ministry of Public Health expressed appreciation for India’s cooperation, describing the donation as vital for the treatment of cancer patients. The ministry emphasized that, following the completion of technical assessments and quality control procedures, the medicines will be distributed to relevant healthcare centers across the country.

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Taliban Launches Probe into Afghanistan–Tajikistan Border Clash The spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has confirmed that investigations are underway into a recent armed incident along the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border. Zabihullah Mujahid said the clash occurred after a group of drug traffickers attempted to smuggle narcotics across the border and came into contact with Tajik border forces. He noted that Afghan authorities are closely examining the circumstances surrounding the incident. Mujahid stressed that the Taliban will not tolerate any actions that threaten security or stability along the country’s borders, emphasizing that no group will be allowed to use Afghan territory to create tension or instability between Afghanistan and Tajikistan. He added that maintaining border security and preventing illegal activities remain a top priority for the Islamic Emirate.