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Afghanistan Faces a ‘Tsunami of Hunger’ Under the Taliban

The United States military left Afghanistan last summer, leaving the country ruled by the Taliban, an extreme Islamist group. Recently, the group joined Western leaders in Oslo, Norway. The meeting included officials from the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany…. Read More

Private Rescue Missions in Afghanistan

United States Armed Forces have left Afghanistan – a country where the U.S. was at war for 20 years. After a messy evacuation, it’s possible that hundreds of Americans were left behind, as well as many Afghan locals who helped… Read More

US Military Has Left Afghanistan – But What About Those Left Behind?

After two decades at war, the United States military has finally left Afghanistan. President Joe Biden set August 31, 2021, as the deadline for the United States to leave the country, and that day has arrived. The conclusion of the… Read More

What Lies Ahead for Girls in a Taliban-Run Afghanistan?

Since the Taliban has regained power, the future for girls and women is more uncertain than ever in Afghanistan. For 20 years, Afghan females have grown up with limited freedom to do what other girls and women can do by… Read More

The Taliban: A Militant Group Explained

As President Joe Biden pulled the American military out of Afghanistan, the Taliban almost immediately took over that country. But who, or what, is the Taliban – and what makes this change in power so important? The Taliban is a… Read More

Afghanistan: A Story of Power Struggles and Fallen Empires

After 20 years at war, the United States has pulled out of Afghanistan – but what exactly is the background of this Central Asian country? Afghanistan is a nation, but its people are made up of many tribes. Warlords and… Read More

Thanksgiving Surprise: Trump’s Secret Trip to Visit the Troops

President Donald Trump surprised American troops in Afghanistan for Thanksgiving. He secretly left the United States and showed up unannounced in Afghanistan just in time to have Thanksgiving dinner with the soldiers. Trump spent about three hours there. He also… Read More