An audio live chat feature on Twitter has become a go-to place for Afghans still recovering from the collapse of the former government and seeking answers on everything from what went wrong to what comes next.
Author: Sharif Hassan
Ashraf Ghani, Former Afghan President, Says He Fled Nation to ‘Save Kabul’
In his first interview since escaping Afghanistan as the Taliban advanced on the capital, Ashraf Ghani defended himself against charges that he abandoned his country in its hour of need.
Dozens of Former Afghan Security Forces Dead or Missing Under Taliban, Report Says
More than 100 former members of the military and police have been killed or forcibly disappeared by the Taliban since the group came into power, according to an investigation by Human Rights Watch.
Afghan Art Flourished for 20 Years. Can It Survive the New Taliban Regime?
So far, the Taliban have not banned art outright. But many artists have fled Afghanistan, fearing for their work and their lives.
‘Everything Changed Overnight’: Afghan Reporters Face an Intolerant Regime
The Taliban promised to respect press freedoms, but the new government has already showed signs of repression, and has even physically assaulted Afghan journalists.
Reporters in Afghanistan Face an Intolerant Regime: ‘Everything Changed Overnight’
The Taliban promised to respect press freedoms, but the new government has already showed signs of repression, and has even physically assaulted Afghan journalists.
An Anti-Taliban Warlord Surrenders. He May Not Be the Last.
The surrender of Ismail Khan, the only warlord who posed a serious threat to the insurgents in the western region of the country, could be a sign that others may soon switch allegiances.
The insurgents’ success in northern Afghanistan is an ill omen for Kabul.
In 1996, the Taliban captured Kabul before turning to the north. This time, they have already swept across a region that once defied them.