An attack on a Shiite place of worship in Herat killed least 11 people. While the Taliban have pledged protection, a sense of structural vulnerability is growing within the Shiite community.
Author: Adela Sanglakhi In April 2026, the sudden expulsion of dozens of Afghan workers from the United Arab Emirates has become a serious concern among migrant workers. According to sources, a significant portion of these people were from the Hazara ethnic group and followers of the Shia religion. This incident occurred while many of the deportees had many years of legal work and residence in the Emirates and were active in the technical, const…