Ep 7 - Why I Fight: a Taliban Fighter Speaks From Afghanistan
A young Taliban member, radicalized by the US invasion of Afghanistan, shares why he left social work and NGO employment to join the militant group. Obaidullah Baheer, a lecturer in transitional justice at the American University of Afghanistan and the grandson of a feared warlord, reflects on the …
What the does the future hold for women in Afghanistan?
Women in Afghanistan are in shock and despair after the Taliban barred them from going to universities in another setback for women's rights. The Taliban says it's taken the decision in the national interest but the measure has been condemned around the world. So, what's behind this action?
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Inside a secret school for girls in Afghanistan
Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021, there has been a crackdown on the rights and freedoms of women in the country.
Despite initially promising that a woman's right to study and work would be preserved, the Taliban has enacted policies that virtually ban women from public …
What does the future hold for the UN mission in Afghanistan?
The United Nations says Afghanistan has the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. A Taliban edict banning women from working is hindering the delivery of international aid. As the UN discusses the future of its mission, what's next for Afghans?
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How is Pakistan dealing with the security threat emanating from Afghanistan?
How is Pakistan dealing with the security threat emanating from Afghanistan? Islamabad has reported an increase in cross-border attacks by the Pakistani Taliban. What's behind this surge? And is the Taliban government doing enough to stop it?
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Afghanistan Six Months After the Taliban Takeover
Nearly six months have passed since the Taliban’s sudden takeover of Afghanistan. As the country faces down a failing economy and looming humanitarian catastrophe, the new Taliban regime is still struggling with what it means to govern, both internally within the country and externally in its relat…
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