Experts say last week’s Moscow attack shows the terror group’s ability to reach beyond South-Central Asia
The move is seen as part of current crackdown on freedom of expression, independent media
In Afghanistan’s northern Faryab province, radio stations are trying to keep broadcasting amid a dire economic situation. From Maymana, Afghanistan, VOA’s Afghan Service has the story.
Hundreds of thousands of Afghans deported from Pakistan are living in makeshift camps near the border. These families say that they need shelter and jobs as the winter is approaching. VOA Afghan Service has the story, narrated by Elizabeth Cherneff.
Health officials and aid agencies in Afghanistan’s western province of Herat have set up medical tents to treat earthquake victims. The U.N. says recent earthquakes in the province killed more than 1,300 people and injured over 2,000 people. VOA Afghanistan has the story, narrated by Bezhan Hamdard.
A fake social media post forced the Islamist group to deny it wants to deploy its forces to fight in the war
Zhao Xing is the first ambassador from any country to be appointed to Afghanistan since the Taliban took over in 2021
In Afghanistan's western province of Herat, a woman has established a successful sewing workshop, employing eight other female workers. VOA Afghan Service brings us her story, narrated by Bezhan Hamdard.
Hundreds make the perilous journey to Iran, hoping to reach Europe
With the Taliban maintaining their hold on power and media jobs becoming more scarce, some reporters in Afghanistan are turning to other work, such as taxi driving, to support their families. For VOA’s Afghan service, Bezhan Hamdard has the story.
The two were released after being detained separately for more two months by the Taliban
The Taliban's representative did not respond to VOA's request for comment about the alleged disappearance
Taliban authorities call dissolution of AIHRC, along with several other government departments, a budgetary necessity
Pressure mounts to allow school attendance beyond sixth grade
Drug addicts in Afghanistan say they are being brutalized and treated as criminals by the ruling Taliban, an accusation government security officials deny. Latif Yaqobi in Afghanistan filed this report, narrated by Anne Ball. Camera - Latif Yaqobi. Video editor - Anne Ball. Ibrahim Momand and Rahim Gul Sarwan contributed.
The U.N. calls on the Taliban to release a provincial representative of the Afghan Journalists Safety Committee who was arrested on Wednesday
Among all the challenges facing Afghanistan, the most enduring is its position as the world’s leading producer of opium. VOA’s Afghan Service traveled from the mountains to the cities, documenting the depth of the situation.
President Hamid Karzai has refused to sign the BSA even though it has popular support and was approved by a traditional grand council or Loya Jirga
