Most recent articles by Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi
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Radicalisation debateThe exclusion of European Muslims nurtures Islamists
Austria's chancellor is seeking to criminalise "political Islam". The move would put non-violent, non-radical Muslims under blanket suspicion and is hardly helpful in the fight against Islamism. In her commentary, Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi says that Islamism is easier to counter if you work together with Muslims on equal terms
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COVID-19 pandemicAfghans fear a belated coronavirus wave
According to official figures, Afghanistan has so far not been affected by the corona pandemic to the same extent as its neighbour Iran. But deficits such as a lack of testing capacity are giving rise to fears of worse to come. Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi reports
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The filming of RumiEverybody's darling
A Hollywood film project and a joint attempt by Iran and Turkey to register the principal works of the poet Rumi with the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list have recently caused political turmoil, above all, in Afghanistan. By Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi
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NATO in AfghanistanHopes of withdrawal fade
2015 was a troubled year for Afghanistan. With the Taliban and IS achieving temporary success within the country, NATO was forced to revise its troop withdrawal plans. A report by Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi
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Abortion in AfghanistanTrying to break a major societal taboo
Birth control is a taboo topic in Afghanistan, the country with the highest birth rate in Asia. Many women resort to having illegal abortions in order to avoid social exclusion and to prevent undesired additions to their family. By Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi
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Women's rights in AfghanistanNew Afghan law curtails women's rights
A new law in Afghanistan makes it virtually impossible to prosecute domestic violence against women. Human rights organisations have criticised the law as a massive blow to women's rights in the country. By Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi
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Higher Education in AfghanistanEducation for Progress in Afghanistan
The Afghan higher education system has undergone considerable improvement since the end of the Taliban regime in 2001. German scholarships aim to promote and continue this development. Background information from Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi
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Forced Marriage in AfghanistanSuicide as a Final Resort
Up to 80 per cent of marriages in Afghanistan take place without the consent of the bride, who is often a minor. Many of these brides – particularly those who live in cities – see killing themselves as the only way out. Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi reports on this tragic state of affairs