Open Mic: Ep 16 with Hella Amarkhil – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we are joined by Hella Amarkhil, an inspiring young woman who has already begun making a significant impact in her community. At…

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Dreams Denied, Lives at Risk: The Impact of Midwifery Training Bans in Afghanistan

The closure of midwifery and semi- medical training centers in Afghanistan has left countless young women in despair, robbing them of the opportunity to pursue their dreams and serve their…

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Trapped in Bricks: Thousands of Afghan Children Sacrifice Education for Survival

Amid worsening economic conditions, approximately 8,000 children in Afghanistan's Nangarhar…

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Open Mic: Ep 3 with Husna Rafi – The Afghan Times Podcast

Welcome to the third episode of Open Mic – The Afghan…

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Children at Risk: Afghan Families Deported from Pakistan

In October 2023, Pakistan’s government announced a sweeping crackdown on undocumented migrants, ordering all "illegal…

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Open Skies, Closed Doors: The Education Crisis in Afghanistan

As the first light of dawn begins to illuminate the Afghan mountains, Fatima, a 10-year-old…

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Health and Malnutrition in Afghanistan: A Worsening Crisis Amidst Taliban Rule

For World Food Day, October 16, 2024, the Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific released a report “Women and Food Insecurity…

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University entrance exam in Afghanistan: a significant decrease in participants

The Kankoor (Afghan university entrance exam) process for universities and higher education institutions in 34…

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Three years on from Taliban takeover, Afghan women pay the price

Three years ago, the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, dramatically altering the social and political landscape. The takeover marked the…

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Open Mic: Ep 11 with Fariha Istalifi – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Fariha Istalifi, a young Afghan woman who has faced immense…

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‘You Will Not Grow Up in Silence’: A Former Athlete Mother’s Fight for Freedom

It is a cold December day in Kabul, the biting wind swirling through crowded streets where men clad in thick…

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Boundaries Beyond the Field: What Cricket Means for Afghan Children

In the shadow of a war-torn land, where bomb craters and sandstorms decorate the landscape, a different kind of rhythm…

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The Dual Crisis: Displacement and Food Insecurity

For World Food Day, October 16, 2024, the Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific released a report “Women and Food Insecurity in Afghanistan” highlighting the country’s worsening…

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Afghanistan Clinches Thrilling Victory Over Ireland in Second T20

Afghanistan's cricket team secured a nail-biting win against Ireland in the second T20 match held in Abu Dhabi. Led by…

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Open Mic: Ep 13 with Adila Akhlaqi – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Adila Akhlaqi, a passionate young woman from Kabul, Afghanistan, who…

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Taliban Arrest Children in Ghazni, Accuse Them of Selling Hair and Theft

Rights groups condemn arbitrary detention of minors amid rising abuse of power by Taliban authorities.

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Open Mic: Ep 23 with Mahnaz Haidary

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Mahnaz Haidary, a 17-year-old Afghan girl and high school student living in Iran. From sports to education, she is determined…

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Taliban Arrest Children in Ghazni, Accuse Them of Selling Hair and Theft

Rights groups condemn arbitrary detention of minors amid rising abuse of power by Taliban authorities.

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Girls Too Young to Carry Children: Voices from Afghanistan’s Frontlines of a Growing Maternal Health Emergency

Premature Births Double in Central-Southern Afghanistan Amid Alarming Rise in Child Marriages

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How Aid Cuts Are Fueling a Malnutrition Crisis in Afghanistan: What You Need to Know

With 3.5 million children at risk, reduced humanitarian support has left families and health systems overwhelmed.

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We Dance Behind Locked Doors

Anonymously We used to dance in weddings. Now, we dance in silence. There’s a basement in our neighborhood with a single speaker and a cracked mirror. Once a week, five…

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Open Mic: Ep 22 with Alina Naseri

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Alina Naseri, a determined 15-year-old woman from Afghanistan who refuses to let barriers stand in the way of her education.

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My Sister Taught Girls in Secret — They Took Her Away

Anonymously My sister was 22. She was brave in a quiet way—not with weapons, but with books. After the Taliban closed girls' schools in August 2021, she started teaching in…

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The Classroom That Refuses to Disappear

In Afghanistan, over 7,000 schools have no buildings, and more than 2.2 million girls are banned from learning. In this context, even a dirt-floor classroom becomes a sanctuary of resistance—where…

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ICC Launches Support Initiative for Displaced Afghan Women Cricketers

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the formation of a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers. In a media release issued Sunday, the ICC confirmed it…

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Open Mic: Ep 21 with Zainab Noori

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Zainab Noori, a determined young woman who has turned every challenge into an opportunity for growth.

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Taliban Saw My Wife’s Photo on My Wallpaper — They Destroyed my Phone

Anonymously When the Taliban searched my phone, they found a photo of my wife on the wallpaper. It was a simple image, a personal one. But to them, it was…

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In Pictures: The Daily Struggles of Life in Afghanistan

Poverty, displacement, and lack of basic services continue to define daily life for millions of Afghans. With little support and few opportunities, people across the country survive under worsening economic…

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Children at Risk: Afghan Families Deported from Pakistan

In October 2023, Pakistan’s government announced a sweeping crackdown on undocumented migrants, ordering all "illegal foreigners" to leave the country or face forced deportation. The policy primarily targeted Afghan refugees,…

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Pakistan’s Afghan Deportations Are a Moral and Humanitarian Disaster

The trucks rumble across the border, packed with men, women, and children—their lives reduced to whatever they can carry. Some clutch paperwork from the UN refugee agency. Others have nothing…

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Women in Baghlan Build Economic Independence Through Skills Training—But Demand Education Rights

Amid Taliban restrictions, resilient Afghan women are carving out livelihoods through employment while continuing their fight for access to schools and universities. Baghlan’s Women Turn Challenges Into Opportunity—But Won’t Stop…

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