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Donors forced to consider compromising or shutting down operations in Afghanistan
The exiled politician on the ‘game’ America plays in her homeland, the ‘Taliban twilight for women’ — and the day militants tried to blow up her car
Cost of opium and methamphetamine soars despite little evidence the ban is being enforced
Isis attacks have claimed hundreds of Hazara lives since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan
How the economy has changed in the year since the Taliban retook control
In August 2021, Dost Kol prepared to celebrate. The next 24 hours brought tragedy
First-person testimony in Out of Afghanistan and Kabul Falling reveals stories of turmoil and new lives in the west
With the insurgents in power, countrywide routes are more secure but women face draconian travel restrictions
Over the course of a year of Taliban rule, a group of women writers share their thoughts, fears and dreams via a messaging app
As Afghanistan battles economic crisis Islamists increase exports to generate revenue with the help of child labour
Afghan regime’s push for legitimacy has been undermined by US reach into heart of Kabul
Kabul regime is reshaping government and cracking down on corruption in its quest for a self-sufficient Islamic state
Economic collapse since Islamists retook power a year ago leaves many Afghans struggling to make ends meet
Providing emergency relief does not equate to validating the Taliban
The 5.9-magnitude quake comes as Taliban struggle to govern amid wider economic crisis
One of the few countries to have relations with Islamist regime warns of rising extremism
Return of repressive decrees undermines vows last year of more moderate regime than in 1990s
Amid the Taliban takeover, ancient artefacts are finding their way to international collectors
Millions of Afghans are at risk of famine but new rulers defy potential donors and crack down on women
Rule-breaking teachers defy Taliban to provide lessons
Militant group U-turns after classes were set to resume for first time since August takeover
While Ukraine dominates attention, the Taliban is taking the opportunity to target its opponents
Executive order splits funds between families of September 11 victims and humanitarian aid
Humanitarian disaster intensifies as sanctions against Taliban hinder imports of basic goods
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