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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Shackled, malnourished and suffering convulsions: son of UK couple imprisoned in Afghanistan warns situation escalating' and they could die

Barbie and Peter Reynolds face severe health risks in an Afghan prison, with urgent need for medical care and no confirmed release plans.
#germany
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Taliban denies mistreatment of British couple in Afghan prison

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both in their 70s, were arrested in early February and taken from their home in central Bamiyan to Kabul, the Afghan capital.
UK news
#taliban
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Afghans have been betrayed yet again by this shocking UK data leak and many don't even know if they're affected | Diane Taylor

World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Afghanistan: Russia recognizes the Taliban government DW 07/06/2025

Russia officially recognized the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan, marking a new phase in diplomatic relations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Afghans have been betrayed yet again by this shocking UK data leak and many don't even know if they're affected | Diane Taylor

#refugee-crisis
fromwww.dailynews.com
6 days ago

Thousands of Afghans face possible deportation after court refuses to extend their legal protection

Afghans in the U.S. lose Temporary Protected Status, facing deportation risks after a court ruling.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Elderly British couple face dying in Afghanistan detention, UN experts warn

Elderly British couple detained in Afghanistan may face death due to degrading conditions and lack of medical treatment.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

This fiasco didn't start when Britain leaked Afghans' names, but when we invaded their country | Simon Jenkins

The British invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 was unjustified and driven by political ambition rather than security needs.
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Germany presses ahead with deportations to Afghanistan

Germany resumes deportations of convicted criminals to Afghanistan despite human rights concerns.
#data-breach
#data-leak
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

USAID food for nearly 30,000 hungry kids to be destroyed: Official

500 tonnes of emergency food for starving children in Afghanistan and Pakistan will be incinerated due to the closure of USAID.
#asylum-seekers
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Canada won't let this Afghan refugee in from the U.S. His family worries the Taliban might kill him back home | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Canada won't let this Afghan refugee in from the U.S. His family worries the Taliban might kill him back home | CBC News

UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Three key questions after Afghan data leak sparked unprecedented secret evacuation

The UK government is relocating Afghans at risk from Taliban retribution, following a data leak that has raised significant security concerns.
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

When Britain's allies risked their lives, we abandoned them and hushed it all up

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues while maintaining accessibility without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK's cavalier attitude leaves Afghans facing yet more fear and uncertainty

The UK's treatment of Afghans who aided British forces during the Afghanistan war reflects a careless approach to military engagement and withdrawal.
#uk-government
#international-criminal-court
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Hammers Putin For Throwing A Lot of Bullsh*t At Us': Nice All the Time, But Turns Out To Be Meaningless'

Trump highlighted that the situation in Afghanistan provided Putin with an opportunity to invade Ukraine, stating that without the Afghan situation, Putin might not have acted.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

What Pete Hegseth Doesn't Understand About Soldiers

A Green Beret company executed operations in Afghanistan to counter Taliban overconfidence during Ramadan while maintaining ethical standards concerning enemy combatants.
#iran
#women-rights
fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

The story of a girl sold into marriage with a Taliban leader | Aeon Essays

fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

The story of a girl sold into marriage with a Taliban leader | Aeon Essays

#immigration
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government

Russia is the first country to recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan as it seeks to establish relations.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

With Trump's New Travel Ban, 2 Afghan Sisters Wait in Limbo

Afsana's determination to study in the U.S. challenges traditional views within her family, showcasing women's pursuit of education amid oppressive regimes.
#asylum
Soccer (FIFA)
fromCyclingnews
1 month ago

Afghanistan Women's Road Championships to be held for first time since 2022 as France host

The Afghanistan Women's Road Championships will return in 2023 after a four-year hiatus, allowing Afghan cyclists to compete internationally.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump's travel ban includes Afghanistan, where thousands await U.S. resettlement

Trump's travel ban affects citizens from twelve countries including Afghanistan, but offers exceptions for those with U.S. military ties.
#diplomacy
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Afghanistan welcomes upgraded diplomatic ties with neighbouring Pakistan

The elevation in diplomatic representation between Afghanistan and Pakistan paves the way for enhanced bilateral cooperation in multiple domains, promoting a significant improvement in ties.
Washington Capitals
#pakistan
Women in technology
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

'Like we're reaching a new period of human history' - Harvard Gazette

Muqtader Omari returned to his passion for science, focusing on artificial intelligence, after navigating challenges from his home country, Afghanistan.
#war-crimes
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Former UK special forces personnel accuse colleagues of war crimes

Former UK special forces personnel accuse colleagues of war crimes, including execution of children, revealing a troubling culture within elite military units.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

UK officer who oversaw Afghan asylum claims rejections linked to war crimes inquiry'

The Independent highlights the plight of Afghan commandos denied asylum due to links with alleged war crimes.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UK veterans allege war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan, Iraq

Allegations of war crimes by UK special forces in Afghanistan and Iraq are raised by former soldiers, including execution of unarmed individuals.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Former UK special forces personnel accuse colleagues of war crimes

Former UK special forces personnel accuse colleagues of war crimes, including execution of children, revealing a troubling culture within elite military units.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

MoD's decision-making on Afghan cases a disaster area', court hears

The British government's handling of Afghan special forces resettlement applications has faced severe criticism for its inadequacy and lack of support.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Classifying Taliban as foreign terrorist organization' under review: US

The U.S. is reviewing the designation of the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization amid accountability concerns following the Afghanistan withdrawal.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Central Asian nations push for regional development at Termez Dialogue

The main goal of this dialogue is to create a permanent, functional platform within which the representatives of Central and South Asian countries can discuss a wide range of cooperation issues, from interconnectivity, trade and economic cooperation to humanitarian exchange.
Russo-Ukrainian War
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 years ago

Why The Number Of U.S. Visas Being Granted To Afghan And Iraqi Allies Are Down

U.S. interpreters in Iraq and Afghanistan face increased dangers due to visa delays and broken promises from the American government.
#lgbtq
UK news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Video. Tens of thousands of Afghans return from Pakistan after deadline

Over 80,000 Afghans returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan recently, amid a large-scale repatriation effort.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

I took a vacation with the Taliban - and fell in love with a terrorist

Toyosi Osideinde's trip to Afghanistan was eye-opening, revealing that while restrictions exist, many women were still active in public life contrary to common perceptions.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany: Jet carrying at-risk Afghans stirs debate DW 04/17/2025

The CDU accused the outgoing coalition of rushing through admission flights ahead of a government change, potentially fueling far-right support.
Germany politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

USAID enabled 208 Afghan women to defy the Taliban ban on college until now

The scholarship program, critical for girls' education in Afghanistan, now faces uncertain future due to a recent USAID decision that affects funding and priorities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A midwife says of the aid cuts in Afghanistan: 'No one prioritizes women's lives.'

"USAID should not have left Afghanistan. We are devastated," says Fatima, a 27-year-old midwife, who has worked in maternal care for the past seven years.
US news
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