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Meet Afghanistan’s last midwives: The women saving babies’ lives in defiance of Taliban rules

IN FOCUS: One of the last remaining midwifery trainers in Afghanistan describes some of the nightmares facing women in labour after a Taliban ban. Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK · Aug 20

The Taliban has brought Afghanistan close to collapse, but resistance is growing

Five years after returning to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban’s rule remains as ultra-extremist as ever.

The Conversation · Aug 18

Underground Schools Keep Afghan Girls Learning in Defiance of Taliban Education Ban

Afghan women are defying the Taliban's education ban by running secret schools for girls, preserving access to education and resisting oppressive policies despite international diplomatic engagement with the Taliban.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Kabul review – this thriller about Afghanistan’s abandonment is every bit as gripping as it is horrifying

This tense, powerful six-parter starkly captures the nation’s slide into oppressive terror. Its capturing of a shameful moment in history is hugely vivid

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15

While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, UN official warns of rights crisis

Taliban rulers marked five years in power, citing stability after decades of upheaval. A UN official warned of a grave human rights crisis, especially for girls denied education. The Taliban administration imposed severe restrictions on women's rights and freedoms. Despite claims of security and infrastructure improvements, international isolation persists for…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Afghan writer pleads for country’s ‘abandoned’ women

LONDON - Afghanistan’s women are “fighting alone” against discrimination by the Taliban authorities and feel abandoned by the world, sauys Afghan journalist Zahra Joya.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

Five years of Taliban rule: Survival is not the same as stability

The Taliban has maintained control of Afghanistan for five years. Mounting domestic pressures include poverty and refugee returns. Internal factionalism and security strains also challenge the regime. External engagements have expanded, though Pakistan relations have worsened. India pursues calibrated engagement with humanitarian support and strategic patience.

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Taliban mark five years in power in Afghanistan

KABUL - ​The Taliban marked five years in power in Afghanistan on Saturday, seeking to portray their ‌government as in control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis

Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan

The Independent UK · Aug 15

Five years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan seeks to ease international isolation

In the five years since the Taliban seized back power in Afghanistan, the country's worsening human rights record has drawn sanctions and aid cuts. But despite refusing to officially recognise the fundamentalist movement's government, some countries are concluding that engaging with the Taliban has become unavoidable.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 15