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An elderly Afghan worker at the Islam Qala border between Iran and Afghanistan holds up a work permit he received in Iran. He explains to reporters that Iranian authorities forcibly deported him, leaving his wages for several months unpaid by his employer.

Afghan Workers in Iran Face Wage Delays and Exploitation

Afghan workers in Iran have raised concerns over delayed wages and workplace…

Daud Sarwar By Daud Sarwar
A young Afghan boy in traditional attire strains under the weight of a large sack filled with straw or dried grass. The dry, barren landscape and his intent gaze convey the physical burden and challenging environment.

More Afghan Children Forced into Labor as Economic Crisis Deepens

Kabul: On a frigid morning in Kabul’s Pashtunistan Square, eight-year-old Hamed stands…

Amina Zarif By Amina Zarif
Floodwaters inundate a village in Ghor, Afghanistan, causing severe damage to homes and infrastructure. Residents observe the destruction from a distance.

Afghanistan Floods: Ghor Devastated, Aid Slow to Reach Victims

Severe floods have caused significant devastation in Ghor province, Afghanistan, claiming at…

Amina Zarif By Amina Zarif
Scaffolding surrounds the remains of a large Buddha statue carved into the cliffside in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. The empty niche is all that remains after the statue was destroyed, with the surrounding rocky landscape dotted with smaller caves and holes under a clear blue sky.

Foreign Tourists Killed in Bamiyan Shooting Confirmed by Taliban Government

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has confirmed a tragic incident in Bamiyan…

Daud Sarwar By Daud Sarwar
Children in Baghlan reaching out for food aid amidst the catastrophic floods that have displaced 40,000 children and affected 80,000 people. Baghlan Floods

Baghlan Floods: 40,000 Children Displaced, 80,000 Affected

Recent heavy rains and devastating floods have displaced around 40,000 children and…

Amina Zarif By Amina Zarif
An Afghan man stands in the doorway of his mud-brick home, which has been partly destroyed by mud and debris from recent floods, talking on the phone in Baghlan.

Afghanistan Flood Crisis 2024: Over 350 Dead, Thousands Displaced Amid Catastrophic Floods

Heavy rains and floods have wreaked havoc across Afghanistan, with the northern…

Amina Zarif By Amina Zarif
A collage featuring portraits on the right Marie-Thérèse Kaiser and on the left Elon Musk, between the two portraits it shows an image of a group of refugees on a journey, and a headline about Elon Musk’s alliance with the AfD impacting refugee sentiments

Afghan Voices React to Elon Musk’s Support for Controversial German Politician

Tesla and SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk recently tweeted his support for…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak
Photo of community leaders speaking at a public gathering during protests in Badakhshan, with people gathered around them. The image is a screenshot from a video shared on social media

Badakhshan Poppy Eradication Conflict Leads to Taliban Prosecuting Soldiers

The Taliban government has announced it will prosecute soldiers involved in firing…

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ISIS-K Claims Responsibility for Attack on Hazara Community in Kabul

The Islamic State's Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) has claimed responsibility for a deadly…

Yusuf Barak By Yusuf Barak
Heavy Rains Ravage Afghanistan, Leaving Death and Destruction

Afghanistan Flooding Devastates Communities; Death Toll Rises

Afghanistan continues to grapple with relentless heavy rains and severe flooding, with…

Amina Zarif By Amina Zarif