Members of a team from Herat left behind the lives they had built in Afghanistan in hopes that they can build a future where they can play, and thrive.
Tag: Taliban
Taliban Officials Say International Flights at Kabul Airport Will Resume
Thursday’s flight to Doha was a major step in resolving an impasse that has left scores of foreigners stranded in Afghanistan.
Inside the Abandoned Kabul Mansion Taliban Soldiers Call Home
More than 150 fighters have taken over the residence of a notorious Afghan warlord. Many are adjusting to a new lifestyle while awaiting orders from the new government.
China Promises Aid to Afghanistan in Cautious Courtship
China’s foreign minister pledged $30 million in food and supplies, plus Covid-19 vaccines, in an overture to the new Taliban government.
Afghans Flee to Pakistan. An Uncertain Future Awaits.
Refugees have drawn an angry response from many in that country, leading to discrimination and efforts to force them to go back to Afghanistan.
As Taliban Crush Dissent, New Leaders Face Cascading Challenges
The Taliban continued to brutally crack down on demonstrations against their rule. The new government faces an unfolding humanitarian crisis and flaring tensions on the Afghan-Pakistan border.
New Taliban Leaders Face Cascading Challenges
The Taliban continued to brutally crack down on demonstrations against their rule. The new government faces an unfolding humanitarian crisis and flaring tensions on the Afghan-Pakistan border.
Afghanistan Aid Workers Tread a Tricky Path Under Taliban Rule
Afghanistan desperately needs aid. Nonprofits desperately want to provide it. But the aid groups are being tested as never before by the uncertainty that has followed the Taliban takeover.
Aid Workers Staying in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan Tread a Tricky Path
Afghanistan desperately needs aid. Nonprofits desperately want to provide it. But the aid groups are being tested as never before by the uncertainty that has followed the Taliban takeover.
The Taliban’s Leadership, Explained: Who Are They?
Many of the acting cabinet ministers appointed Tuesday have played similar roles within the Taliban for years, but there were some surprises.