Mohammad Khan Hedayat, an official from the HIV/AIDS department at the Afghan-Japan Hospital, states that from March 2025 until now, at least 286 cases of AIDS or HIV have been reported in Afghanistan. Officials at the Afghan-Japan Hospital report that according to published statistics, 86 positive cases have been registered in just the past five months, and the number of AIDS cases has doubled compared to previous years. Mr. Hedayat emphasized, "In 2022, we registered 81 patients throughout the entire year, and last year we recorded 200 cases in one year. In the past five months, we have registered 86 patients." Statistics released last year indicated that from the beginning of 2025 until the end of October, over 82,000 people had undergone AIDS testing, of which 300 were positive. Dina Patel, the HIV project manager at the United Nations Development Program, also stated last year that according to global estimates, around 13,000 people live with this virus in Afghanistan, but only a portion of these individuals have been identified, and many infected individuals are unaware of their status. She added that most positive cases have been recorded among drug users who share needles and prisoners. According to this UN official, since the first case of HIV was registered in Afghanistan in 1989, four hundred people have lost their lives to the disease. Doctors indicate that AIDS is a viral disease that can be transmitted through blood, sexual intercourse, and from mother to child. Currently, there is no definitive cure for this disease; however, it can be managed with appropriate medical care.

The Ministry of Higher Education of the caretaker government has recently announced the revocation of the operating license for Khatam al-Nabiyeen Private University, and the doors of its building in Kabul, as well as its branch in Ghazni, have been closed. Ziaullah Hashimi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Higher Education, stated in a message on his X account that the reason for revoking the university's license was "non-compliance with the ministry's policies, disrespect for Islamic values, and the improper use of the university's status and position." He further emphasized that the leadership council of the Ministry of Higher Education made the decision to revoke Khatam al-Nabiyeen University's license. He added that current students of Khatam al-Nabiyeen University will be referred to other private universities. It is worth mentioning that Khatam al-Nabiyeen University was considered one of the reputable private universities in Afghanistan. Mohammad Jawad Mohseni, head of Tamadon TV, and Abdul Qayoom Sajadi, a former member of the House of Representatives, are among the owners of this university. Additionally, Mohammad Jawad Mohseni issued a statement saying that the university's operations were halted after nearly twenty years of academic, educational, and research activities due to pressures from the Minister of Justice and with the collaboration of individuals within the Ministry of Higher Education. He emphasized: "After the claims made by the Minister of Justice regarding the alleged illegitimacy of the land, the university's political affiliations, and other accusations were refuted with documents, evidence, and substantiated reasons, the Minister of Justice sent a letter to the Ministry of Higher Education requesting the cessation of university activities. This letter also referenced issues of religion and ethnicity, and if necessary, its content will be made public." He added that the Minister of Higher Education did not agree with the claims made by the Minister of Justice and supported the preservation of the university; therefore, he inquired about the matter through a letter from the government leadership in Kandahar. The caretaker government had previously closed Tamadon TV and Khatam al-Nabiyeen School as well. The Ministry of Justice had stated that the land of this media outlet and religious school is illegitimate.

Sofia Sarwari, an Afghan martial artist, won the gold medal at the Amateur World Grappling Championships held in Krakow, Poland, with three consecutive victories. Sofia competed in the 45 kg category for girls aged 11 to 12 years and defeated all three of her opponents using submission techniques. According to reports, she first defeated Amy Kamplik from Germany and then secured victory against Yelyzaveta Dranitska from Ukraine in her second match. In her third and most challenging match, the Afghan athlete faced Alina Kuvirnova, another representative from Ukraine, and once again utilized a submission technique to claim victory, earning the championship title and the gold medal with three consecutive wins. The report noted that in this weight category and age group, there were eight athletes participating from Afghanistan, Germany, Ukraine, and the Czech Republic. Sofia Sarwari achieved this title while having previously won medals in other competitions. The ADCC 2026 Amateur and Professional Grappling Championships took place from September 11 to 13 in Krakow, Poland. More than 1,600 athletes registered for the event, although the final cap for participants was set at 1,500.

Nagina Mahyari, an Afghan-origin woman and candidate of the right-wing party "Alternative for Germany" (AfD), has won the local election in Hanover, securing 1,269 votes. Ms. Mahyari directly entered the Hanover Regional Council by obtaining 53.8% of the total votes for candidates from her party. Reports indicate that Nagina Mahyari was on the list of candidates for the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) for the Hanover City Council and the Kirschrode-Bemerode-Wolfenbüttel Regional Council. In this constituency, Julian Schnell received 583 votes, equivalent to 24.7%, and Florine Borsdorf garnered 505 votes, or 21.4%, coming after Mahyari. Additionally, it was noted that the right-wing Alternative for Germany party secured three seats in the regional council in this area, whereas the party had only one seat in the previous term. As a result, the number of representatives from this party in the Kirschrode-Bemerode-Wolfenbüttel Regional Council in Lower Saxony has tripled. This Afghan-origin member of the right-wing Alternative for Germany party was born and raised in the country, and she states that her parents are from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. She is the daughter of Rahim Mahyari and Parasto Mahyari, two well-known singers from Afghanistan. Earlier, her candidacy from an anti-immigrant party in Germany had sparked reactions. Nagina Mahyari stated before the elections that her joining the party is a personal decision, and she supports the party's positions on immigration, including the expulsion of undocumented migrants, deportation of criminal Afghans, and the so-called "re-migration" policy. She emphasized that her decision to join the Alternative for Germany party is not related to her parents' activities or opinions. The local elections in Lower Saxony took place while the right-wing party known as Alternative for Germany has been attempting to increase its presence in local councils in some areas of this state. Nagina Mahyari's victory and the acquisition of three seats by this party in the Kirschrode-Bemerode-Wolfenbüttel Regional Council indicate a significant increase in the party's representation compared to the previous term.

The Iranian human rights organization "Haal Vos" has reported that at least 17 Afghan migrants, including women, men, and children, have died due to severe thirst in the "Maksokhteh" area near the Roteck border in the Saravan district of Iran. In a report published by this human rights organization, it was stated that this incident occurred on Thursday, September 10, and the bodies of the deceased were transferred from the site to a morgue in Khash for preservation. The report indicated that five of the deceased were members of a family from Baghlan province, all of whom were women. This family included a 45-year-old mother and her four daughters, aged 22, 18, 16, and 14. Haal Vos also emphasized that among the other victims of this incident, there were at least six children under the age of 14. Witnesses and relatives of the deceased reported that these individuals faced severe water shortages during their journey and died of thirst. Several of them lost their lives close together. A relative of the deceased told Haal Vos that the men accompanying this group separated from the women and children midway through the journey, leaving the women and children without sufficient access to water for the remainder of their path. According to sources, families were only able to transfer the bodies of their relatives after learning about the incident, and there was no possibility to transport other corpses. Haal Vos also reported that due to a lack of capacity in the Saravan morgue, the bodies of the deceased were transferred to Khash. Families are currently pursuing the transfer and burial of their loved ones four days after the incident occurred. In videos released by Haal Vos, several individuals can be seen digging multiple graves in an unknown location.

The United Nations has recently emphasized the vital role of women in delivering humanitarian aid to women and girls in Afghanistan, stating that their presence is essential for providing services safely, appropriately, and with dignity. OCHA, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, has noted that women continue to work to deliver services to communities in need despite security difficulties, access restrictions, and operational challenges. Bruno Lemarquis, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan, expressed appreciation for humanitarian workers, especially Afghan women. He stressed that the activities of women and girls in the humanitarian sector still face very serious obstacles. He highlighted the expertise, resilience, and commitment of Afghan women as crucial to ensuring access for women and girls to humanitarian assistance, stating: "Humanitarian aid cannot effectively reach women and girls without the presence of female humanitarian workers in Afghanistan." He emphasized that women working in the humanitarian sector in Afghanistan operate under conditions where access to many areas is difficult, and resource limitations and operational challenges have complicated the aid delivery process. Furthermore, it was mentioned that they work in areas including health services, psychosocial support, protection, education, and other humanitarian activities with communities in need. This comes at a time when millions of people in Afghanistan are facing poverty, food insecurity, displacement, natural disasters, and the impacts of climate change.

The UN Women’s section reports that nearly one in three women and girls in Afghanistan is complaining about the worsening access to health services. In a statement, the organization noted that with the ban on education and work for women and girls in Afghanistan, the opportunities for training and employment for female doctors, nurses, and midwives have also been severely limited across the country. The statement emphasizes that Afghan women and girls have the right to access health services, and the presence of female staff is essential for providing these services. The United Nations has previously warned that Afghanistan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with nearly 600 women dying for every 100,000 live births. Additionally, OCHA, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, has stressed that investing in the education and hiring of female health workers and strengthening primary health services is vital to reducing maternal mortality. UNICEF also warned in April that with the continuation of restrictions on girls, Afghanistan will face a shortage of 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030. It is worth noting that since taking control of Afghanistan, the caretaker government has deprived women and girls of education and learning opportunities. Furthermore, in its latest restriction, it closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, while the health sector across Afghanistan is facing a shortage of personnel. This action by the current government has resulted in millions of girls being unable to pursue their education. Additionally, women have been banned from going to gyms, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, working in domestic and international NGOs, and even in UN offices in Afghanistan. According to reports, if this ban continues, nearly four million girls may be deprived of education by 2030.

Former U.S. President George W. Bush expressed regret over the deprivation of education and work for girls and women in Afghanistan, stating that unfortunately, they have lost the opportunity to flourish their talents. Mr. Bush made these remarks at a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at his presidential center in Dallas, saying that those women who were just beginning to discover their true abilities no longer have the chance to realize all their potential. He emphasized, "All human beings want to be free, and we saw this in Afghanistan as well." He added that some people believed that Afghan citizens do not want freedom or do not understand the difference between freedom and tyranny, but of course, they know what the difference is. Bush clarified, "Young girls who were going to school for the first time in their lives knew the difference. Women who were becoming doctors and university professors understood the distinction between a free society and a tyrannical one." Additionally, the former U.S. president spoke about the September 11 attacks, noting that just eight months into his presidency, it changed the course of his presidency and turned him into a "wartime president." He recounted that on that day, he was in a classroom in Florida, and after the second plane hit the World Trade Center, it became clear to him that this was not an ordinary crime and must be treated as an act of war. He stressed that from that moment, the government's priority became the protection of the country and preparation for military operations; a decision that led to the commencement of the U.S. and its allies' attack on Afghanistan three weeks later.