Afghanistan
The Taliban Tried to Kill Me. Now I’m Making Peace With Them.
Fawzia Koofi is one of only a handful of Afghan women taking part in a peace talk process that is teetering on the brink of collapse, potentially leading to years of yet more bloodshed.
I Went On a Weed Tour of Afghanistan
Despite decades of conflict and strict religious rule, Afghanistan's ancient weed culture remains vibrant.
Ridiculously Expensive Weddings Are Leaving Young Afghans in Debt
Opulent weddings became a mainstay after decades of civil war and unrest, but in the pandemic era, they’re only leaving grooms with crushing debts and fragile mental health.
Child Kidnapping Is Posing a New Challenge to Afghanistan’s Beleaguered Police Force
In the latest case, captors of a nine-year-old child in Balkh province have demanded $1.7 million ransom for his release.
She Was a Journalist and Activist. Gunmen Killed Her on Her Way to Work.
On Thursday the International Federation of Journalists said it had recorded the murder of 42 journalists in 2020 so far. Within hours the figure was already out of date.
Chinese Guy Who Faked Image of Australian Soldier Killing Child Says He's Doing More
In response to international outrage, the graphic designer quipped, “If I’m not too tired tonight, maybe I’ll make another drawing as an answer.”
Obama's Memoir Glosses Over His Horrific Drone War
The former president's 768-page memoir hardly mentions the drone program, which killed hundreds of civilians, and when it does it's pretty gross.
Damning Probe of Australia’s Military Finds Evidence of Murder and War Crimes
One incident was described as “possibly the most disgraceful episode in Australia’s military history”.
Mitch McConnell Just Slammed Trump’s Plan to Pull Out of Afghanistan
The senate majority leader said doing so would hand Al Qaeda a "big propaganda victory."
‘They Were Shooting in All Directions’: Kabul University Students Recall Terror
Despite the ongoing talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government, the violence in the country continues unabated.
The Soldiers Using Mindfulness to Manage Stress and Become Better Killers
The UK's Ministry of Defence is rolling out training including breathing techniques and mindfulness tools.
Stampede Kills at Least 15 People at Stadium in Afghanistan Amid Visa Rush
About 10,000 Afghans gathered to acquire documents to enter Pakistan following an end to visa policies in place due to coronavirus.