Afghanistan
Powerful Photos That Defined the Taliban’s Return in Afghanistan
The Taliban's swift takeover of Kabul following the collapse of the Afghan government last August sparked a humanitarian crisis as thousands attempted to flee.
Insular Japan Opened Its Borders to Ukrainians. Will It Do the Same for Others?
“I don’t know what the difference is, why you have to be treated discriminately,” an Afghan refugee said of Japan’s immigration policy.
Surreal Photos From the Taliban’s First Year Back in Power
Afghan society has undergone a dramatic transformation since the Taliban swept to power one year ago.
The Taliban Vowed to End Afghanistan's Heroin Trade. What Happened Next?
A year on from the Taliban’s takeover, VICE World News looks at what impact the regime has had on global drug supply.
His Son Fell From a US Plane During the Taliban Takeover. A Year On, Life Is ‘Hell.’
“Death is much better than the life we go through,” said the father, as his family grapples with both grief and the harsh realities of Taliban rule.
What It Was Like to Witness Kabul's Fall to the Taliban
"Part of me wonders, in 10, 20, 30 years’ time, when I look back on this... Whether documenting the worst days in people's lives will be morally conscionable."
Inside Afghanistan’s Secret Schools for Girls
With girls banned from secondary school and beyond under the Taliban, teachers and activists are taking education into their own hands.
‘It's Jason Bourne Shit’: How the US Killed the Leader of Al Qaeda
The strike that killed Ayman al-Zawahri in Kabul was partly the work of a military unit so secret that its name is officially confidential.
This 9/11 Mastermind Was Living ‘Comfortably’ in Afghanistan Before He Was Killed
U.S. intelligence found Ayman al-Zawahri living in a rich Afghanistan neighbourhood where many top Taliban leaders live.
Taliban Say It’s OK Women Are Banned From a Major Meeting, Their Sons Are Here
The grand assembly is made up of 3,500 tribal leaders and religious scholars, but – surprise – no women are allowed.
Deadliest Earthquake in 20 Years Kills at Least 1,000 in Afghanistan
The death toll from the 6.1 magnitude quake, which struck about 100 miles south of Kabul, is expected to rise, with hundreds of people also injured.
Young Boys Work in Dangerous Mines As Afghanistan Prioritizes Coal
With the rising demand for Afghan coal both domestically and abroad, the influx of young miners is likely to increase even more.