Search results for ‘Taliban’
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Afghan orchestra touring UK after fleeing Taliban
Musicians in the Afghan Youth Orchestra have said it is a “fantastic experience” to play in the UK after initially being denied visas to enter the country.
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Afghanistan earthquake kills 2,000 people says Taliban
The powerful earthquake in western Afghanistan, which Taliban officials say has killed almost two and a half thousand people.
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What is the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan two years after Taliban takeover?
We discuss the strength of the Taliban’s power, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, and the rights of women in the country.
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How Afghanistan has changed under Taliban rule in two years
It’s exactly two years since the Taliban seized power again in Afghanistan – forcing thousands of people to flee to Europe, in fear for their lives.
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Councils warn thousands of Afghans who came to UK after Taliban seized power could become homeless
Councils have warned that up to eight thousand Afghans who came to the UK seeking asylum after the Taliban seized power are at risk of becoming homeless.
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Jailed and tortured for daring to speak out against Taliban in Afghanistan
Afghanistan- ever since the West withdrew in haste almost two years ago and the Taliban retook power, we stopped paying much attention.
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Taliban worse than 20 years ago, Afghan politician says
We were joined by Afghan politician and women’s rights activist Fawzia Koofi.
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Three British men held by Taliban in Afghanistan
The UK has insisted it will do “whatever it takes” to ensure the safety of three British men being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
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Imran Khan interview: Former Pakistan PM on elections and how to deal with the Taliban
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan says he’s lucky to be alive – accusing the authorities of trying to kill him.
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Prince Harry condemned by Taliban for describing those he killed as ‘chess pieces’
The prince’s book ‘Spare’ went on sale in some bookshops in Spain yesterday ahead of its global launch next Tuesday.
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‘The hardliners are winning’ – former Afghan government minister condemns Taliban university ban
We spoke to Nargis Nehan, a former minister with the Afghan government and women’s rights activist, about the Taliban’s decision to ban women from university.
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Taliban bans women from university in Afghanistan
Classes for female students have been stopped, while security forces have prevented women in the Afghan capital Kabul from entering university campuses after the country’s Taliban rulers imposed a new ban on women and girls from accessing higher education.
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Afghanistan: Taliban decree bans female students from university
When the Taliban seized power in August last year they pledged to allow women and girls in the country to continue their education. That has been rolled back bit by bit.
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Afghanistan: Kites flown across UK in ‘act of defiance’ against Taliban
The art of making and flying kites has long been linked with Afghanistan.
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‘Shocked and scared’: Afghan photojournalist remembers day Taliban entered Kabul
A total of 21,000 people have been brought to the UK from Afghanistan, according to the Home Office.
