Afghanistan: What citizens envision for an inclusive government
For many Afghans, an inclusive government means meaningful participation across ethnic, gender, and social lines....
Afghanistan marks 20 years since first presidential election amid absence of democracy under Taliban rule
Since the Taliban’s takeover, elections have been abolished, and Afghans now find themselves without a voice in their nation’s leadership....
Arrests of journalists, analysts by Taliban spark widespread outcry
Sources have also reported that Khyber Hoshmand, another political analyst, has been held by the Taliban for nearly ten days....
Exclusive: Taliban accessing Afghan passport applicants’ data in Germany
One source suggested that the registration process is taking place without the approval of Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its Civil Aviation Authori...
John Mark Pommersheim: The diplomat now leading US policy on Afghanistan
According to the U.S. State Department, this leadership team is tasked with navigating complex issues, including counterterrorism, human rights, and the ongoing...
Taliban intensify arrests, detaining four prominent figures in a week
As of yet, the Taliban have not issued an official statement regarding the arrests....
Calls to end ‘Hazara genocide’ mark second anniversary of Kaaj educational center attack
The attack was claimed by the Islamic State’s affiliate in Afghanistan, known as ISIS-K or Daesh....
Ex-MP Shahpoor Hassanzoi in Taliban custody for past four days: Source
The source confirmed that Hassanzoi was arrested last Wednesday, September 25, in the eastern province of Nangarhar....