A group of young Afghans studying for college entrance exams, members of a once persecuted minority, must risk attacks by the Islamic State and the looming threat of a Taliban return.
Author: DAVID ZUCCHINO and FAHIM ABED
Covid Is an Afterthought in War-Torn Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, life goes on as though the coronavirus never existed. “Fake news,” some say, even as a second wave has brought on a surge of new cases and hospitalizations.
‘Sticky Bombs’ Sow Terror and Chaos in a City on Edge
The Taliban’s recent shift to magnetic bombs to target Afghan officials in Kabul underscores the government’s struggle to protect its own people.
On Afghan Highways, Even the Police Fear the Taliban’s Toll Collectors
As the U.S. retreats and peace talks stall, the Taliban have increasingly taken over Afghanistan’s highways, raising millions in unofficial taxes and strengthening their negotiating position.
Taliban Kill 24 Afghan Troops, With Inside Help
The militant group has attacked several government outposts since it signed a peace deal with the United States last month.
Suicide Bombing at University Kills 10 as Violence Surges in Afghanistan
Despite a pledge to reduce civilian casualties, the Taliban have intensified attacks that kill civilians as well as soldiers.
This May Be the World’s Deadliest Job. But There’s ‘No Choice Except to Join.’
Afghan Army and police salaries support extended families, even entire villages, but at a staggering price in lives. Some worry that peace could have its own cost.
Afghan Government Fires Election Officials After Votes Tainted by Fraud Claims
The firings were portrayed as a badly needed consensus on electoral reform. The dismissed commissioners called the move a political decision by officials who hope to serve in a new government.