Afghanistan

Afghan women say their voice cannot be silenced

Activists who have opened a library said it will be changed into a hub for discussions on women’s rights and their role in society.

Afghanistan

After Balkh, house searches begin in Kunduz

Kunduz residents said that more check posts have been established in various parts of the city and everyone is being searched.

Business

Women explain how they lost businesses over last year

Some women have continued their small but important businesses in north-eastern provinces while others have halted their investments over “restrictions” and lack of customers.

Art & Culture

Ancient site in Herat to change into handicrafts market

The renovation of the barns started in 2020 and had significant progress, but was stopped after political changes in the country.

Afghanistan

Local newspaper in Herat marks 102nd anniversary

The 102nd anniversary of the Itifaq-e-Islam newspaper was marked by its employees on Tuesday. They say the media outlet has operated non-stop throughout the years.

Afghanistan

Dozens of ‘civilians’ arrested by Taliban in Panjshir, say sources

A Taliban official in Panjshir rejected the arrest of civilians, saying a video on social media about arrests is from the past.

Afghanistan

Special report: Fall of Kabul

In this report it is explained, among other matteres, that how the fall of Kabul happened last August and what happened on the last day at the presidential palace.

Afghanistan

Skills training center enrolls over 300 women in Balkh

The idea is to help women become self-reliant economically, a founder of the center said, adding that they need full support for this bid.

Business

Women seek opportunities to expand their businesses in Herat market

Women investors at a female-run market in Herat said there is a significant decrease in the number of their customers and female entrepreneurs over the last year.

Art & Culture

Herat theatre completes 100 years

Herat had dozens of female theatre artists previously. The number gradually reduced. Now it has only four female actors whose presence is banned in performances.