Since the U.S. ousted the Taliban, women and girls have rejoined society in ways that would have been unimaginable under their rule. Now those gains are threatened.
Tag: Afghanistan
India Says It Will Prioritize Hindus and Sikhs in Visas for Afghans
Officials did not say whether Muslims would also be considered.
Taliban Official Sits for TV Interview With Female Presenter
A leading Afghan broadcaster featured a female anchor for the first time since the Taliban’s recent takeover.
Taliban Takeover Could Extinguish U.S. Influence in Kabul
After 20 years of diplomacy and support, American officials are now contemplating the harrowing question of whether — and how — they might engage with a Taliban government in Afghanistan.
George W. Bush Cites ‘Deep Sadness’ Over Events in Afghanistan
The former president, who ordered the invasion of Afghanistan that drove the Taliban from power two decades ago, said the U.S. had a “responsibility” to its Afghan allies.
The Taliban Are Back. Now Will They Restrain or Support Al Qaeda?
The United States invaded Afghanistan 20 years ago in response to terrorism, and many worry that Al Qaeda and other radical Islamist groups will again find safe haven there.
Biden Stands Behind Afghan Withdrawal in Speech
The president said U.S. troops should not be fighting a war Afghan forces are not willing to fight. Afghanistan’s leaders and military had been given every chance to determine their future, he said.
Thousands Who Helped the U.S. in Afghanistan Are Trapped. What Happens Next?
Many of those who worked alongside U.S. troops have waited years for visas to come to the United States. The speedy withdrawal of forces left most of them behind.
Ex-President of Afghanistan Makes a Hasty Escape
By the time ex-president Ashraf Ghani fled the country, the hot-tempered leader was isolated and ineffective. Critics blamed him for the chaos in Kabul, saying he had betrayed his people.
Chaos Ensues at Kabul Airport as Americans Abandon Afghanistan
Images of desperate Afghans clinging to departing military planes underscored America’s blunders after 20 years in the country.