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One year of Taliban rule
How life has changed for Afghans
On 15 August 2021 the Taliban overthrew the government in Afghanistan and seized power. One year later, the country is facing multiple challenges that demand immediate global attention. Ahmad Hakimi reports
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Afghanistan: ‘One of the world’s worst humanitarian crises’
Since the Taliban took control on 15 August 2021, Afghanistan has been suffering a severe humanitarian crisis. UN figures show 95 percent of Afghans going hungry. The situation has been exacerbated by the U.S. decision to freeze the Afghan Central Bank’s assets and international sanctions that are crippling an already fragile economy.
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Afghanistan
One year on, Taliban torn over reforms
One year on from the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, some cracks are opening within their ranks over the crucial question of just how much reform their leaders can tolerate.
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Afghanistan
'My heart and body shake': Afghan women defy Taliban
Over the past six months, a network of dozens of Afghan women – former students, teachers, NGO workers, as well as housewives – has grown up, working in secret to organise protests against the Taliban. Challenging the new authorities may cost them everything: four of their comrades have already been seized. But those that remain are determined to battle on
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Afghanistan: Deadliest earthquake in 20 years
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Afghanistan: Deadliest earthquake in 20 years
Late on Tuesday evening, a powerful earthquake hit the Afghan-Pakistan border region, leaving at least 1000 people dead. Rescue efforts in the remote mountainous terrain are proving difficult. By Ines Eisele
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Ukraine and the West's selective values
Less 'clash of civilisations', more rift
Very different Western reactions to the suffering in Ukraine and the Arab world show that there is a profound rift among cultures. Essay by Michael Young
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Afghanistan in free fall
Since the Taliban took power, Afghanistan has been isolated internationally, and the situation in the country is deteriorating: Almost half the population is starving, and the regime continues to restrict women's rights. By Philipp Boell
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Afghan soccer star "Nadia"
From child refugee to professional footballer
The documentary "Nadia" tells the incredible story of Nadia Nadim, who was forced to flee from the Taliban as a child and became a football star. By Annabelle Steffes-Halmer
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The future of Afghan cinema
"The best revenge is to keep making films"
Three award-winning female directors appeal to the international film industry to save Afghan cinema. Supporting women filmmakers is more important than ever. By Christine Lehnen
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Women's rights
Taliban revoke Afghan women's hard-won rights
Restrictions imposed by the Taliban after their takeover mostly targeted urban women. Now, the expanded rules could affect all women in Afghanistan. By Monir Ghaedi
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Afghanistan documentary "Melting Dreams"
A tale of Afghan-European failure
Haidy Kancler’s documentary "Melting Dreams" celebrated its world premiere at the Thessaloniki Film Festival in February 2022. The film follows the fortunes of three young female skiers from Afghanistan who travel to Europe for professional training. Their hopes are running high, but the trip ends in disaster. Rene Wildangel reports for Qantara.de