Afghanistan

Taliban Ban Women’s Pursuit of University Courses

As Taliban regulations continue to cripple the rights of women in Afghanistan under their regime, it continues to oppress, with…

7 months ago

Sexual Repression of Afghan Women: Taliban’s State-Building Strategy

“Women’s security in the home is a reflection of the security in the country. If women cannot be safe at…

9 months ago

Afghan Elders’ Meeting Ends with No Mention of Women’s Rights

Last week, a three-day gathering of 3,000 male ethnic and Afghan religious leaders ended.  Led by the Taliban’s rarely seen…

11 months ago

Earthquake in Afghanistan: How Environmental Challenges Threaten Peace

On June 22, at around 1:30 am local time, one of the deadliest earthquakes in Afghanistan's history struck eastern provinces,…

11 months ago

The Islamic State Claims Deadly Explosion of a Sikh Temple in Kabul

On the morning of June 18th, a bomb exploded during an attack at a Sikh prayer place in Kabul while…

11 months ago