Taliban's full-veil decree takes Afghan women back in time
May 25, 2022
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By: Kanika Gupta
Afghan women wait to receive bread in Kabul in January. The Taliban continues to restore restrictions on women, including how they dress. &co...
'Clearing operations' bring fresh wave of restrictions on...
March 17, 2022
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By: Kanika Gupta
Taliban soldiers wait outside a house in Kabul before starting their search of the premises on March 8. (Photo by Kanika Gupta)
KABUL -...
Taliban hopeful of international recognition after Oslo ta...
February 10, 2022
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By: Kanika Gupta
The Afghan Taliban under Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, left, sought international recognition at talks held late last month in Norway. (Sou...
Afghanistan food crisis prods India, Pakistan to cooperate...
December 6, 2021
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By: Kanika Gupta
Millions of Afghans are facing food insecurity or worse as winter approaches. (Photo by Kanika Gupta)
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Afghan black market for visas thrives as embassies stay sh...
November 13, 2021
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By: Kanika Gupta
Afghans gather outside the passport office in Kabul on Oct. 6 after Taliban officials announced they would start issuing passports again ...
Afghan economy on verge of collapse as US troops depart
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By: Kanika Gupta
An Afghan Army soldier inspects a junkyard filled with destroyed American equipment in Bagram, Afghanistan on July 2. (Photo by Kanika Gupta)
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