In solidarity with the ‘Blue Girl’ – The Hindu
For many Afghan women, Khodayari’s act of protest symbolised their own struggle for equality.
In Afghanistan, Tattoos Are Markers of Autonomy – Zora
It is a warm August weekend day in the Afghan capital of Kabul, but that doesn’t slow down Soraya Shahidi, a 26-year-old Afghan nail and tattoo artist. Dressed smartly in her ripped blue jeans and long yellow coat, her hair […]
Kabul strays affected by the Taliban bombing find human sympathy – TRT World
Stray cats and dogs were killed and injured when a truck bomb ripped through a fortified compound in Afghanistan’s capital in early September. Now Samaritans are trying to find a new home for the surviving animals.
Is There Something to Be Learned Through Sharing Bowls? – Heated
espite the sweltering Sunday afternoon heat, 33-year-old Ammo Angom was hard at work in his small apartment kitchen in the western suburbs of Mumbai, putting the final touches on a seven-course meal. On this summer day, Angom opened his house […]
Afghan Taliban revoke months-long ban on Red Cross – The National
The Afghan Taliban in on Sunday lifted their ban on the International Committee of the Red Cross, which they imposed in April this year. The Red Cross, which has been operating in the war-torn country since 1987, was forced to […]
No talking peace with a warring enemy – The Hindu
U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled peace negotiations with the Taliban last Sunday after the insurgent group claimed responsibility for an attack in Kabul that claimed the life of a U.S. soldier. In a tweet, Mr. Trump shared that he had planned to […]
Afghan Taliban launch another bombing after Trump warning – The National
The Taliban bombed an army base in Kabul on Thursday, stoking fears of an escalation in Afghanistan’s war a day after US President Donald Trump vowed to hit the insurgents “harder than they have ever been hit before”. Mr Trump’s warning […]
Afghans voice relief after US calls off peace talks with Taliban – The National
US President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend peace talks with the Taliban was met with relief by many Afghans, who questioned the absence of other interested parties including the government. “These talks were based on American and Taliban interests and Afghans were […]