Headlines
  • Although the United States is prepared to strike Iran "at any time," US President Donald Trump says he does not see the fresh fighting lasting "too long."
  • Iran's attack on a Saudi tanker in the Strait of Hormuz that claimed two lives has been denounced by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Alex Kiprotich, a Kenyan newspaper editor, is abducted by armed men, and his employer suspects the government
  • According to a new ruling, Tyler R., the man accused with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September of last year, may be executed if found guilty in the murder case.
  • Joshua Wong, a pro-democracy activist of Hong Kong, pleaded a guilty to a charge of conspiring with foreign organizations on Wednesday.
  • Over 1,270 people have died as a result of last week's massive flash flood at the Himalayan border between Nepal and China.

Tag: Afghan Violence

August 15, 2022

Afghan Women and Girls Face ...

Since the Taliban seized power following the U.S. withdrawal of all troops, Afghan women and girls have witnessed a dramatic    disintegration of their rights and standard of living

August 12, 2022

Afghanistan Timeline Visual Explanation

This visual explainer is a part of a special VOA series marking the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, one year ago. The series covers a variety of topics, such as data-based analyses of the Taliban’s record of governance and human rights, eyewitness accounts of the day Kabul fell, stories of Afghan refugees around the world, and more

August 11, 2022

Afghanistan Journalist Hired by New York...

Esmatullah Bilal Ahmadzai, an Afghan journalist who fled the Taliban regime, got more than just exposure when a local television news station in New York State ran his story. He was hired for a position in television news as well.From Rochester,New York,Roshan Noorzai reports

August 5, 2022

Afghan Refugee Taekwondo Girl With Olymic...

Marzia Hamidi (20), was one of the many people who escaped the Taliban last year.She joined the Olympic Refugee Team for Paris 2024 Games and has been living in Paris since December of last year. She has been given permission to practise with the French National  Taekwondo Team

August 4, 2022

Separated Afghan Family Sees “No Sign”...

The Merzay family was split apart when Afghanistan fell in August of last year. Today,they are still waiting their reunion

August 3, 2022

Afghanistan Anniversary: Deportations of Afghan Refugees...

As the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan last year, thousands of Afghans sought asylum in Turkey. Many of these Afghans claim they are now concerned about being deported home

August 1, 2022

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Struggle to...

Hundreds of thousands of Afghans fled to neighboring countries as the Taliban took over their nation last year. Due to a lack of documents, many Afghan refugees in Pakistan are experiencing unique challenges

June 16, 2022

Afghan Accountant Works Remotely From California

Abu Baker Samoon and his family accept American culture while maintaining their Afghan traditions in their new home in the United States

April 12, 2022

Afghans in New Delhi Hard Hit...

Thousands of Afghans in the Indian capital have set up businesses to cater to Afghans who used to visit India. Their livelihoods have been severely impacted as the flow of visitors from Afghanistan has dried up since the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan

December 23, 2021

Years of War And Drought Wreaked...

Years of war, drought, and a lack of market access have caused damage on the land and livelihoods of farmers in Kandahar’s Arghandab district

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