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

By The Afghan Times 5 Min Read

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.

By The Afghan Times 7 Min Read

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…

By The Afghan Times 1 Min Read

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Education Challenges Persist for Afghan Children in Khost Province

In Babrak Thana, Khost province, Afghan students demonstrate remarkable resilience as they pursue their education in makeshift classrooms lacking basic facilities. Despite facing numerous challenges, including a severe shortage of…

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UNESCO and Partners Prioritize Digitization of Bamyan Buddha Statues

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has underscored the…

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Education Challenges Persist for Afghan Children in Khost Province

In Babrak Thana, Khost province, Afghan students demonstrate remarkable resilience as they…

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Open Mic: Ep 23 with Mahnaz Haidary

I once dreamed of helping my family. Now, I dream of helping…

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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…

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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…

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Open Mic: Ep 14 with Husnia Saeed – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Husnia Saeed, a determined young woman from Afghanistan who refused…

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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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The Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific Launch Special Report on Afghan Women’s Struggles

The Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific, has launched a powerful new special edition, Locked Room: Afghan Women’s Voices, to mark…

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Open Mic: Ep 12 with Sinah Sadat – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Sinah Sadat, a determined young woman from Afghanistan, as she…

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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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Afghan Asylum Seeker Found Dead in Islamabad Amid Resettlement Delays, Deportation Fears

A 24-year-old Afghan Asylum Seeker awaiting resettlement in Canada has died by suicide in Islamabad, as delays in immigration processing…

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Open Mic: Ep 10 with Simin Nadeem – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Simin Nadeem, a young woman from Afghanistan. Listen now After…

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Historic Moment: Afghanistan Women’s Cricket Team Plays First International Match in Exile

In a groundbreaking event for Afghan women’s cricket, the Afghanistan Women’s XI played a 20-over exhibition match against Cricket Without…

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13 Family Members, Including Pregnant Woman, Murdered in Khost

Thirteen members of a single family, including a pregnant woman and five children, were brutally murdered in Khost province’s Alisher…

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