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…
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.
Girls Too Young to Carry Children: Voices from Afghanistan’s Frontlines of a Growing Maternal Health Emergency
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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.
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 23 with Mahnaz Haidary
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Sanam Kabiri: A Voice for Afghan Women’s Rights Amid Taliban Rule
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From Prison to Exile: An Afghan Woman’s Fight Against Taliban Oppression
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