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Taliban Revenge Killing Puts Court Spotlight on Documentary Ethics
A major issue in the lawsuit from the estate of an Afghan man, who was killed by the Taliban after he was seen in Matthew Heineman's doc 'Retrograde,’ involves whether the subject's face should've ...
6-year-old Afghan girl forced to marry 45-year-old. Taliban said ‘wait till she turns 9’ to take her home
Child marriage in Afghanistan, already widespread, has grown more severe under the Taliban’s ban on female education and ...
Russia becomes first country to recognize the Taliban government
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan amid a chaotic U.S. withdrawal and toppled the Western-backed government in 2021.
Tourists are trickling into Afghanistan. The Taliban are eager to welcome them
KABUL, Afghanistan — By plane, motorbike, camper van and even on bicycles, tourists are beginning to discover Afghanistan, ...
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Taliban: Russia’s ‘Objective Allies’ in its Fight Against the Islamic State
With a pledge of support and official recognition, Russia’s relationship with the Taliban has evolved considerably.
Taliban’s Tourism Promo Featuring Guns and ‘Hostage’ Goes Viral, Sparks Outrage
Armed fighters are seen posing with Kalashnikovs, military parades featuring Taliban soldiers are showcased, and visuals ...
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women and girls
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Tuesday for the Taliban’s supreme leader and the head of ...
Iran pushes tens of thousands of Afghans back into hands of Taliban in ‘security’ crackdown
The arrival of hundreds of thousands of people at an inhospitable border crossing has created a humanitarian crisis ...