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Taliban Reaffirms Ban on Women Working in NGOs, Expands Restrictions
The Taliban has doubled down on its ban on women working in…
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Taliban Leader Bans Windows Overlooking Neighboring Homes to Restrict Women’s Visibility
The Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has issued a directive banning the…
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The Afghan Times Launches “Open Skies, Closed Doors”: A New Initiative to Highlight the Education Crisis in Afghanistan
The Afghan Times is proud to announce the launch of a new…
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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…
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Taliban Policies Worsen Afghanistan’s Food Insecurity Crisis
For World Food Day, October 16, 2024, the Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific released a report “Women…
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Women
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Bound by Silence: Maryam’s Fight Against an Unyielding System
In a society where divorce is nearly impossible and the laws are…
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A Mother’s Struggle: How Gender Expectations Turned a Happy Marriage into a Life of Hardship in Rural Afghanistan
In a quiet corner of Nangarhar’s Sarh Rud district, Rogal, a 35-year-old…
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World Food Day 2024: Women’s Struggle and Food Insecurity in Afghanistan
For World Food Day, October 16, 2024, the Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific…
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Taliban Enforces Ban on Women’s Voices and Public Visibility
In a move that underscores the Taliban's hardline governance, Afghanistan's ruling authorities…
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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…
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Abdul Wahab and Gulsoom: The Price of Survival Amid Food Insecurity
For World Food Day, October 16, 2024, the Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific released a report “Women…
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Afghan Women Face Serious Challenges Amid Flooding
Maqsooda and her daughters now drink as little water as possible during…
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Afghanistan Flash floods leave women struggling to access sanitary products
Women in the flooded provinces do not feel they can talk about…
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Afghanistan has been ranked as the saddest country in the world
On Wednesday, March 20, the Gallup organization published the outcomes of a…
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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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Boundaries Beyond the Field: What Cricket Means for Afghan Children
In the shadow of a war-torn land, where bomb craters and sandstorms…
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The Thirst of a Nation: Two Sisters’ Daily Walk for Survival in Afghanistan
In the desolate hills of rural Afghanistan, life revolves around the simplest…
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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,…
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A Mother’s Struggle: How Gender Expectations Turned a Happy Marriage into a Life of Hardship in Rural Afghanistan
In a quiet corner of Nangarhar’s Sarh Rud district, Rogal, a 35-year-old…
6 Min Read

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…
5 Min Read
Open Mic
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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,…
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Open Mic: Ep 9 with Wazhma Sayel – The Afghan Times Podcast
In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Wazhma Sayel,…
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Open Mic Ep 8 with Sana Siddiqi – The Afghan Times Podcast
In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Sana Siddiqi,…
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Open Mic: Ep 7 with Zuhal Faizi – The Afghan Times Podcast
In this episode of Open Mic, Zuhal Faizi talks about her struggles…
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Open Mic: Ep 6 with Arzu Naderi – The Afghan Times Podcast
In this episode, we feature Arzu Naderi, a trailblazing Afghan woman dedicated…
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Open Mic

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 the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, Simin Nadeem…

By The Afghan Times 2 Min Read

Open Mic

Open Mic: Ep 9 with Wazhma Sayel – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Wazhma Sayel, a young woman from Kunduz, Afghanistan. Listen now "They say what lies behind us and what lies before…

By The Afghan Times 3 Min Read

Open Mic

Open Mic Ep 8 with Sana Siddiqi – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Sana Siddiqi, a young woman from Kabul, Afghanistan, who shares her journey of resilience in the face of adversity. Listen…

By The Afghan Times 3 Min Read

Open Mic

Open Mic: Ep 7 with Zuhal Faizi – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of Open Mic, Zuhal Faizi talks about her struggles as an Afghan girl fighting for her right to education. She shares her dreams, the pain of seeing…

By The Afghan Times 3 Min Read

Open Mic

Open Mic: Ep 6 with Arzu Naderi – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode, we feature Arzu Naderi, a trailblazing Afghan woman dedicated to education, press, and women's empowerment. Listen now Arzu’s journey began in 2013, working with children in both…

By The Afghan Times 2 Min Read

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Open Mic: Ep 2 with Heela Amanzai – The Afghan Times Podcast

Welcome to the second episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast, where we share inspiring stories of resilience, hope, and courage from Afghanistan. Today, we have an extraordinary…

By The Afghan Times 6 Min Read