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Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusive

Biden emphasizes no deal for detainee swap will happen without the release of the detained Americans by the Taliban.

How do you make a film about Afghan women protesters without being in Afghanistan?

Sahra Mani's 'Bread & Roses' documentary uses innovative storytelling techniques to depict the resilience of Afghan women protesting Taliban rule.

Women arrested by Taliban for begging report rape and killings in Afghan jails

Afghan women face severe consequences under Taliban anti-begging laws, including arrest, torture, and sexual abuse, amid growing destitution.

Taliban announces release of two US citizens in prisoner swap deal

The Taliban released detained Americans in exchange for Afghan Khan Mohammad, facilitating a prisoner swap agreement with the US.

The toll of Taliban laws on Afghan women's mental health: I break down at night on my prayer mat. Every day, the morality police insult me'

Afghan women's mental health deteriorates under Taliban restrictions, leading to hopelessness and despair.
Women face severe restrictions impacting education, employment, and personal freedom, contributing to rising depression.

Trailer: 'Rule Breakers' will bring Afghanistan's first-ever girls' robotics team to the big screen on March 7

The Afghan Girls Robotics Team's story showcases resilience in the face of cultural and political adversity.

Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusive

Biden emphasizes no deal for detainee swap will happen without the release of the detained Americans by the Taliban.

How do you make a film about Afghan women protesters without being in Afghanistan?

Sahra Mani's 'Bread & Roses' documentary uses innovative storytelling techniques to depict the resilience of Afghan women protesting Taliban rule.

Women arrested by Taliban for begging report rape and killings in Afghan jails

Afghan women face severe consequences under Taliban anti-begging laws, including arrest, torture, and sexual abuse, amid growing destitution.

Taliban announces release of two US citizens in prisoner swap deal

The Taliban released detained Americans in exchange for Afghan Khan Mohammad, facilitating a prisoner swap agreement with the US.

The toll of Taliban laws on Afghan women's mental health: I break down at night on my prayer mat. Every day, the morality police insult me'

Afghan women's mental health deteriorates under Taliban restrictions, leading to hopelessness and despair.
Women face severe restrictions impacting education, employment, and personal freedom, contributing to rising depression.

Trailer: 'Rule Breakers' will bring Afghanistan's first-ever girls' robotics team to the big screen on March 7

The Afghan Girls Robotics Team's story showcases resilience in the face of cultural and political adversity.
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ICC seeking arrests over LGBTQ+ and gender persecution in Afghanistan

The ICC is pursuing arrest warrants against Taliban leaders for gender-based persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals and women in Afghanistan.
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The Taliban made me marry my boss: how one word led to a forced marriage

Under Taliban rule, women face extreme restrictions, including forced marriages, limiting their autonomy and freedom.

Taliban move to ban women training as nurses and midwives an outrageous act of ignorance'

The Taliban's ban on women attending nursing and midwife courses severely undermines women's rights to education and healthcare in Afghanistan.

Malala Yousafzai's new documentary advocates for Afghan women

The documentary 'Bread and Roses' aims to highlight and support the struggle for Afghan women's rights amidst Taliban oppression.

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Afghanistan's Taliban leaders DW 01/23/2025

Arrest warrants requested for Taliban leaders over crimes against humanity related to gender persecution against women and girls in Afghanistan.

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Romania's top court annulled presidential election results due to alleged Russian interference in promoting a far-right candidate.
The Taliban has banned women from pursuing education in critical health fields.

Bread & Roses review Afghan women reveal crushing reality of Taliban rule

Sahra Mani's film poignantly documents Afghan women's resilience amidst the Taliban's resurgence, underscoring their fight for survival and dignity against renewed oppression.

The Taliban made me marry my boss: how one word led to a forced marriage

Under Taliban rule, women face extreme restrictions, including forced marriages, limiting their autonomy and freedom.

Taliban move to ban women training as nurses and midwives an outrageous act of ignorance'

The Taliban's ban on women attending nursing and midwife courses severely undermines women's rights to education and healthcare in Afghanistan.

Malala Yousafzai's new documentary advocates for Afghan women

The documentary 'Bread and Roses' aims to highlight and support the struggle for Afghan women's rights amidst Taliban oppression.

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Afghanistan's Taliban leaders DW 01/23/2025

Arrest warrants requested for Taliban leaders over crimes against humanity related to gender persecution against women and girls in Afghanistan.

The World

Romania's top court annulled presidential election results due to alleged Russian interference in promoting a far-right candidate.
The Taliban has banned women from pursuing education in critical health fields.

Bread & Roses review Afghan women reveal crushing reality of Taliban rule

Sahra Mani's film poignantly documents Afghan women's resilience amidst the Taliban's resurgence, underscoring their fight for survival and dignity against renewed oppression.
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#prisoner-exchange

Taliban-US prisoner swap: Two Americans exchanged for Afghan national

The US exchanged two American prisoners for a Taliban member, as part of efforts to normalize ties with Afghanistan.

Taliban say 2 Americans released in prisoner swap DW 01/21/2025

The prisoner exchange between the US and the Taliban highlights the complexity of US-Afghan relations and ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Taliban Releases Two Americans in Prisoner Exchange

The Taliban released two Americans as part of a prisoner exchange, signifying progress in U.S.-Taliban negotiations.

Taliban-US prisoner swap: Two Americans exchanged for Afghan national

The US exchanged two American prisoners for a Taliban member, as part of efforts to normalize ties with Afghanistan.

Taliban say 2 Americans released in prisoner swap DW 01/21/2025

The prisoner exchange between the US and the Taliban highlights the complexity of US-Afghan relations and ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Taliban Releases Two Americans in Prisoner Exchange

The Taliban released two Americans as part of a prisoner exchange, signifying progress in U.S.-Taliban negotiations.
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2 Americans Held in Afghanistan Are Freed in Prisoner Swap

Biden administration secured the release of two Americans in Afghanistan via a prisoner swap just before leaving office.

Americans freed in Afghanistan-U.S. prisoner swap, Taliban says

Americans were released in a prisoner swap with the Taliban, confirmed by the family of Ryan Corbett, detained in Afghanistan for over two years.

2 Americans Held in Afghanistan Are Freed in Prisoner Swap

Biden administration secured the release of two Americans in Afghanistan via a prisoner swap just before leaving office.

Americans freed in Afghanistan-U.S. prisoner swap, Taliban says

Americans were released in a prisoner swap with the Taliban, confirmed by the family of Ryan Corbett, detained in Afghanistan for over two years.
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Cricket must challenge gender apartheid in Afghanistan | Letter

A unilateral boycott of the Champions Trophy would be insufficient against the Taliban's gender-apartheid regime.

Afghan Taliban strike targets inside Pakistan DW 12/28/2024

Taliban retaliates against Pakistan for recent airstrikes, escalating border tensions between the countries.

In Syria, U.S. Hopes to Avoid Replay of Afghanistan

U.S. aims for Syrian rebels to govern moderately to avoid instability like in Afghanistan.
#kabul

Taliban Orders Further Restrictions On Medical Education For Women -- Sources

A significant fire at a gas distribution company in Kabul resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

Revealed: the truth behind the Taliban's brutal Kabul regeneration' programme

The Taliban's redevelopment of Kabul has resulted in significant displacement and hardship for vulnerable communities, contradicting their claims of modernization.

Turkey Deports 325 Afghan Nationals In 48 Hours

A devastating fire at a gas distribution company in Kabul resulted in six confirmed deaths and multiple injuries.

Taliban Orders Further Restrictions On Medical Education For Women -- Sources

A significant fire at a gas distribution company in Kabul resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

Revealed: the truth behind the Taliban's brutal Kabul regeneration' programme

The Taliban's redevelopment of Kabul has resulted in significant displacement and hardship for vulnerable communities, contradicting their claims of modernization.

Turkey Deports 325 Afghan Nationals In 48 Hours

A devastating fire at a gas distribution company in Kabul resulted in six confirmed deaths and multiple injuries.
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#climate-change

For the first time ever, Taliban reps were invited to the big U.N. climate conference

Afghanistan's participation in COP29 symbolizes a potential step towards international cooperation on climate issues despite Taliban's non-recognition.

Keir Starmer to snub Taliban as brutal Afghan regime flocks to global climate summit

Sir Keir Starmer plans to avoid meeting Taliban officials at the UN climate summit, emphasizing the focus on global climate action.

For the first time ever, Taliban reps were invited to the big U.N. climate conference

Afghanistan's participation in COP29 symbolizes a potential step towards international cooperation on climate issues despite Taliban's non-recognition.

Keir Starmer to snub Taliban as brutal Afghan regime flocks to global climate summit

Sir Keir Starmer plans to avoid meeting Taliban officials at the UN climate summit, emphasizing the focus on global climate action.
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Jennifer Lawrence's new doc 'Bread & Roses' shows the struggles of Afghan women: 'They must be seen and heard'

The documentary 'Bread & Roses' highlights the resilience of Afghan women living under Taliban rule, showcasing their stories through smuggled footage.
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