The Afghan Times

119 Articles

Taliban Ban Poets From Writing About Love, Friendship Between Boys and Girls

New Law Censors Poetry, Forces Poets to Praise Leadership and Follow Strict Guidelines

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Khost’s Bangle Sellers Live Without IDs, Schools, or Rights

Generations of families face statelessness, poverty, and exclusion from education in Khost.

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Early Marriage Doubles in Uruzgan Province

Health Experts Warn Premature Births Pose Serious Risks to Mothers and Children

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In Helmand, Children Given Opium by Mothers to Soothe Illnesses

Health Experts Warn of Severe Long-Term Effects on Children's Health and Development

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In Nimroz Province, Children Forced into Hard Labor to Support Drug-Addicted Fathers

Poverty, unemployment, lack of government attention, and easy access to drugs have fueled addiction.

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More than 3,500 Children in Khost Work in Brick Kilns

Young hands bear heavy burdens while education slips away

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Open Mic: Ep 29 with Parmina Mohammadi

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we hear from Parmina Mohammadi, a determined young Afghan woman who refuses…

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Open Mic: Ep 28 with Shoughla Hameed

There is nothing impossible in life. Obstacles are not roadblocks—they are opportunities that help us rise, grow, and make our…

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Open Mic: Ep 27 with Sarah Latifi

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we hear from Sarah Latifi, a 20-year-old Afghan woman who refuses to…

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Open Mic: Ep 26 with Rohina Nazari

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we hear from Rohina Nazari, an Afghan woman who refused to let…

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The Women’s Workshop: Where Hope Survives in Afghanistan

Under Taliban rule, one woman’s workshop helps 60 widows and orphans rebuild their lives

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Severe Shortage of Female Doctors in Southern Afghanistan

With Schools Closed and Training Halted, Public Health Facilities Across the Region Face Collapse

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Six-Year-Old Girl Forced into Marriage in Helmand

Shock over marriage of six-year-old girl highlights urgent need to protect Afghan children

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Open Mic: Ep 25 with Husna Baburi

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we hear from Husna Baburi, an Afghan woman.

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Open Mic: Ep 24 with Mozhda Hakimi

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Mozhda Hakimi, a 17-year-old Afghan young woman.

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