Karzai’s influence is not just historical; it lies in his ability to mediate Afghanistan’s current power struggles.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to present this testimony on the critical issue of religious freedom in Afghanistan. The human rights of religious minorities and others who do not conform ...

They've been referred to as the Agent Orange of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Burn pits were used by the United States military to dispose of rubbish including chemicals, plastics, rubber ...

Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to suspend Afghanistan’s membership in response to the assault on women’s rights. HRW made the request to ICC via an ...

She was one of the sharpest minds I’ve ever encountered, always brainstorming how to expand women-led businesses across every province, with a vision to uplift women across Afghanistan.

The top UN envoy for Afghanistan on Monday underscored the need for realistic engagement with the country as humanitarian and human rights crises deepen amid growing international isolation. Briefing ...

According to Dawn, the talks focused on the reconstruction of a disputed border post on the Afghanistan’s side. Pakistan’s jirga members, authorized by their government, highlighted their concerns ...

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These women, barred from higher education by the Taliban, had fled Afghanistan seeking safety. They fear severe repercussions upon return, including forced marriage and targeted violence.

He was held in Bagram prison until Aug 15, 2021, when the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan led to mass prison breaks, allowing him to escape and re-join ISIS-K. FBI agents on the plane ...

Abdul Qahar Ghorbandi, head of Afghanistan’s Taxpayers Services Directorate, has the hard job of raising money in an impoverished country hobbled by international sanctions. By David Zucchino ...

A new travel ban by President Donald Trump could bar people from Afghanistan and Pakistan from entering the Unites States as soon as next week, news agency Reuters reported citing three sources. This ...