Despite her struggles to get an education in Afghanistan, Mursal Rahim holds fast to her dream of becoming a lawyer.
Tag: Kabul (Afghanistan)
‘Regimes Like the Taliban That Impose Themselves on Nations Will Not Last Long’
Omar Ahmadi graduated from university with a degree in international relations, after evacuating from Afghanistan. He hopes to continue his studies in the United States.
What We Know About the Killing of Ayman al-Zawahri
The United States said it killed the Qaeda leader, an ally of Osama bin Laden who was considered a mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks. Here’s a guide to the drone strike and its implications.
Far From Kabul, Building a New Life, With Music and Hope
The students of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music fled after the Taliban seized power. Now they are trying to remake their school, and their dreams, in Portugal.
Attack at Sikh Temple in Afghanistan Kills Several People
The assault in the capital, Kabul, was the latest in a series targeting the country’s religious minorities that have stoked fears about the Taliban’s ability to provide security.
Military Clears Crew of Plane That Took Flight as Afghans Fell to Their Deaths
Crowds of people had surged onto the runway at the airport in Kabul during the final days of the U.S. evacuation of Afghanistan.
Seeking Arms for Ukraine, Pentagon Buyers Scour Eastern European Factories
Soviet-designed ammunition is part of the ‘life blood’ for Ukrainian troops fighting Russia, and the United States is keeping it flowing.
Afghanistan School Explosions: At Least 6 Dead in Kabul
More than a dozen people were also wounded, one as young as 7. The attacks again challenged the Taliban’s promise of security, and stoked deep-seated fears in the Shiite community.
Your Thursday Briefing
NATO bolsters its defenses.
Your Wednesday Briefing: E.U. Leaders Visit Kyiv
Plus the ripple effects of China’s surge of Covid cases and a once-perilous road in Afghanistan.