“Where is your burqa?” A Talib barked this at me as he stood guard at the hospital entrance, making sure no woman entered without a veil. His hair was black …
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In recent years, much of Afghanistan has been gripped by relentless drought, accelerating climate change, and severe water shortages that have pushed rural communities to the brink. Harvests have declined …
The sunlight falls on half of the wall. It is late Wednesday afternoon. The house is quiet without Maryam, my twelve-year-old niece, who finished sixth grade last year and now …
Shukria Barakzai, a prominent human rights activist, former Afghan ambassador to Norway, and former member of the Afghan Parliament, has been elected Vice President of the World Liberty Congress. The …
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Herat Under the Burqa: Taliban’s New Edict Imposes Severe Restrictions on Women
It has been a week since the Taliban issued an official directive in Herat, banning women without burqas from entering government offices and the regional hospital. Although the Taliban claimed …
The documentary “The Sharp Edge of Peace”, directed by Roya Sadat, won Best Film in the Special Section at the Casa Asia – Asian Film Festival Barcelona (AFFBCN). Produced by …
It was past midnight. The sky was silent, and the villages lay deep in sleep. Suddenly, the earth shook. The sound of crumbling walls and collapsing roofs mingled with people’s …
Since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, music and other artistic activities in Afghanistan have faced severe restrictions. Many local artists have been forced to change their professions …
Every morning, Abdullah Jan, a resident of Goshta district in Nangarhar, walks five to eight kilometers along rugged mountain paths with his livestock to fetch drinking water for his family. …
Since the Taliban’s return to power, Afghan women with disabilities have not only been deprived of job opportunities but have also faced severe social restrictions and a lack of essential …