The Taliban claim that Afghanistan is no longer a sanctuary for terrorist groups, but Al Qaeda and others are still present, reviving old fears.
Category: Kabul (Afghanistan)
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25 Years After 9/11, Al Qaeda Still Has a Home in Afghanistan
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Why the United States Can’t Quit Its Wars
The New York Times – On the Runway:The country’s longest war came to an end exactly five years ago. Today it offers lessons for policymakers seeking to avoid an endless war in Iran.
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Outdated American Policy Is Hurting the Afghan People
The New York Times – On the Runway:A new generation of Afghans wants to move on from the animosities of the past, but Western policies make that difficult.
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They Shot at Her. They Forced Her From Her Home. She Won’t Stop Fighting for Girls.
Khalida Popal helped save Afghan female soccer players from the Taliban. Now she is demanding that world soccer officials let them play for their country again.
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They Shot at Her. They Forced Her From Her Home. She Won’t Stop Fighting for Girls.
Khalida Popal helped save Afghan female soccer players from the Taliban. Now she is demanding that world soccer officials let them play for their country again.
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‘In Her Hands’ Review: A Young Woman’s Resolve as Life Unravels
The New York Times – Movies:Hillary and Chelsea Clinton executive produced this documentary, which follows a young Afghan mayor as she navigates upheavals wrought by the Taliban’s return to power.