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· Mar 5
The Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific Launch Special Report on Afghan Women’s Struggles - The Afghan Times
The Afghan Times & IUF Asia/Pacific International Women’s Day special report is now online and available for download. To get a printed copy, please contact us at [email protected] The ...
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· Sep 14
Afghan Journalist Salma Niazi Wins One Young World Journalist of the Year and Lyra McKee Award for Bravery - The Afghan Times
Afghan journalist Salma Niazi has been named one of the winners of the One Young World Journalist of the Year 2025 award, in recognition of her fearless reporting and dedication to amplifying the voic...
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· Sep 6
‘We Slept Under the Rain’: Thousands Homeless After Deadly Kunar Earthquake - The Afghan Times
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, centered in Nurgal District, Kunar Province, causing widespread destruction across Kunar and parts of Nangarhar provinces. The tremor, f...
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· Sep 4
Death Toll from Kunar Earthquake Rises to 2,205, Taliban Say - The Afghan Times
The Taliban’s deputy spokesman said rescue operations continued today in areas affected by the recent earthquake. According to updated figures, the death toll in Kunar has risen to 2,205, while the nu...
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· Sep 2
Death Toll in Kunar Earthquake Reaches Over 1,400 - The Afghan Times
A powerful earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, devastating multiple districts in Kunar province. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid reported that the disaster has claimed the lives of 1,411 p...
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· Sep 2
Afghanistan Quake Death Toll Passes 1,100 - The Afghan Times
The death toll from a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday has risen to more than 1,100, with at least 3,000 injured, according to updated figures from local a...
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· Sep 1
Powerful Earthquake Devastates Eastern Afghanistan, Hundreds Killed in Kunar Province - The Afghan Times
Global Condolences and Aid Pledges After Deadly Afghanistan Quake The U.S., U.K., Russia, Egypt, UAE, Bangladesh, Qatar, Syria, Saudi Arabia, UN, EU, Japan, Turkey, India, Pakistan and Iran expressed ...
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· Sep 1
Powerful Earthquake Devastates Eastern Afghanistan, Hundreds Killed in Kunar Province - The Afghan Times
Women Injured in the Earthquake: Concerns They May Receive Treatment Later Than Men, Say Women’s Rights Activists A local women’s rights activist, who spoke anonymously to The Afghan Times, visited As...
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· Sep 1
Powerful Earthquake Devastates Eastern Afghanistan, Hundreds Killed in Kunar Province - The Afghan Times
A powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, killing at least 622 people and injuring more than 1,500 in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, officials confirmed on Monday. The magnit...
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· Aug 30
Taliban Ban Poets From Writing About Love, Friendship Between Boys and Girls - The Afghan Times
The Taliban have imposed sweeping new restrictions on poets and literary gatherings, banning any verses that praise or encourage friendship between boys and girls, while also forbidding criticism of t...
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· Aug 28
In Nimroz Province, Children Forced into Hard Labor to Support Drug-Addicted Fathers - The Afghan Times
Nimroz province has long had a high number of drug users. Poverty, unemployment, lack of government attention, and easy access to narcotics have led many—especially young men and fathers—to become add...
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· Aug 27
More than 3,500 Children in Khost Work in Brick Kilns - The Afghan Times
More than 3,500 children in Khost province work in brick kilns. Poverty forces them into work, leaving little hope for education. In Gurbuz district, dozens of children arrive at a brick kiln before s...
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· Aug 27
The Women’s Workshop: Where Hope Survives in Afghanistan - The Afghan Times
Every morning, 55-year-old Khadija unlocks the door to a modest workshop tucked inside her neighborhood. Inside, the rhythmic whir of sewing machines blends with quiet conversation as dozens of women ...
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· Jul 7
Severe Shortage of Female Doctors in Southern Afghanistan - The Afghan Times
A growing crisis looms over Afghanistan’s southern provinces as public health systems report a severe and worsening shortage of female doctors and midwives. The issue, fueled by Taliban-era restrictio...
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· Jun 28
Six-Year-Old Girl Forced into Marriage in Helmand - The Afghan Times
A 45-year-old man has married a six-year-old girl in Helmand province, according to local sources. The marriage reportedly took place in Marjah district of Helmand province. The man, who already has t...
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· Jun 18
From Livelihood to Silence: Taliban Crushes Women’s Work Behind Closed Doors - The Afghan Times
In the heart of Kandahar city, once a modest hub for women-led enterprises, silence has replaced the steady rhythm of sewing machines. What used to be a lively tailoring workshop employing dozens of w...
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· Jun 12
The Hands That Should Hold Books - The Afghan Times
Zahra squats beside a blackened stove, turning ears of corn over smoldering coals. Smoke stings her eyes, but she doesn’t flinch. “If I sell enough,” she says, “maybe we’ll have dinner.” She is eleven...
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