The Dire State of Afghan Children: Facing Hardships and Threats

The plight of Afghan children remains dire as they grapple with a multitude of challenges, exacerbating an already precarious situation. Many Afghan children returning from Pakistan find themselves thrust into…

By Mar Afghan 2 Min Read

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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 and most essential of human needs: water. It’s dawn, and the sun casts its first light over a…

By The Afghan Times 10 Min Read

Widowed women in Afghanistan: Begging to survive in the heatwave of Nimruz province

In the heatwave of southwestern Afghanistan, the daily struggle for…

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Open Mic Ep 5 – The Afghan Times Podcast

Welcome to the fifth episode of Open Mic – The…

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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…

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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 and Food Insecurity…

By The Afghan Times 5 Min Read

Young people in Khost have launched a campaign to enroll children in schools

In Khost province, a group of young people are going from village to village to…

By The Afghan Times 2 Min Read

Struggles Persist for Residents of Gharshin district

Struggles Persist for Residents of Gharshin district in Khost due to Lack of Basic Facilities…

By Mar Afghan 1 Min Read

Open Mic Ep 2 – The Afghan Times Podcast

Welcome to the second episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast, where we…

By The Afghan Times 6 Min Read

Afghanistan’s agriculture and food systems

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

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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 mother, has lived a life marked by hardship,…

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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, a young woman from Kabul, Afghanistan, who shares…

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Taliban Ordered Women in Kabul to Wear Hijab: “To Save Young Men from Fitna, or Falling into Sin”

The Taliban's Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice announced today, that the ministry's ombudsmen discussed…

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Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan

The sun was low over Kabul, casting a soft orange glow on the mountains as Amina stepped out of her…

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Taliban Forces Closure of Women-Only Restaurants: The Last Haven for Afghan Women Workers Under Threat

In Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, the closure of these women-run small restaurants is a significant setback. Since their return to power in…

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Triumph Over Adversity: Afghan Women Athletes to Shine at Paris Olympics

The upcoming Paris Olympics will witness three remarkable Afghan women representing their country despite women athletes facing severe adversity under…

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Conflict, Climate Change, and Economic Collapse: The Driving Forces Behind Afghanistan’s Escalating 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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Afghan Women Celebrate Shab-e-Yalda in Secrecy Amid Taliban Restrictions

In the shadow of Taliban-imposed restrictions, Afghan women activists gathered in secret to celebrate Shab-e-Yalda, an ancient tradition marking the longest night of the year. The once-vibrant festivities, filled with…

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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, a young woman from Kunduz, Afghanistan. Listen now "They say what lies behind us and what lies before…

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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, a young woman from Kabul, Afghanistan, who shares her journey of resilience in the face of adversity. Listen…

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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 coats shuffle past shuttered shops and muted markets. Hidden behind…

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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 as an Afghan girl fighting for her right to education. She shares her dreams, the pain of seeing…

3 Min Read

Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan

The sun was low over Kabul, casting a soft orange glow on the mountains as Amina stepped out of her modest home. Her bag was slung over her shoulder, filled…

13 Min Read

Bound by Silence: Maryam’s Fight Against an Unyielding System

In a society where divorce is nearly impossible and the laws are stacked against them, Afghan women like Maryam fight to break free from abusive marriages, only to face a…

14 Min Read

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 and most essential of human needs: water. It’s dawn, and the sun casts its first light over a…

10 Min Read

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 category, “Open Skies, Closed Doors,” dedicated to bringing attention to the education crisis in Afghanistan. With a focus…

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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 girl, wraps her scarf tightly around her head and shoulders, bracing against the chill of…

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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 mother, has lived a life marked by hardship, resilience, and a struggle for dignity. Her story is not…

6 Min Read

Open Mic: Ep 6 – The Afghan Times Podcast

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

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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 in Afghanistan” highlighting the country’s worsening food crisis, deteriorating health conditions, and rising malnutrition, exacerbated by…

5 Min Read

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 and Food Insecurity in Afghanistan” highlighting the country’s worsening food crisis, deteriorating health conditions, and rising malnutrition, exacerbated by…

5 Min Read

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 and Food Insecurity in Afghanistan” highlighting the country’s worsening food crisis, deteriorating health conditions, and rising malnutrition, exacerbated by…

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