Taliban

Qatar’s Ruler Urges World Leaders Not To Boycott Taliban

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani stressed “the necessity of continuing dialogue with Taliban" to the U.N. "because boycott only leads to polarization and reactions."
By Aya Batrawy, AP

Taliban Once Again Shows True Colors, Refuses To Name Any Women As Deputy Ministers

The international community has said that it will judge the Taliban by their actions.
By Kathy Gannon, AP

Taliban Replaces Ministry For Women With One Restricting Them

In Kabul, a new sign heralded the “Ministry for Preaching and Guidance and the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice.”
By Kathy Gannon, AP

In Racist Attack, Virginia County GOP Suggests Reps. Ocasio-Cortez, Omar Go Work For Taliban

The Arlington County Republican Committee's tweet disparaging two women of color drew immediate backlash. Unfazed, the group piled on with another attack.
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Taliban: Women Can Study In Gender-Segregated Universities With Dress Code

The Taliban have said they want to form an inclusive, Islamic government. They have used violence in recent days against female protesters demanding equal rights.
By Associated Press

200 Westerners, Including Americans, Fly Out Of Kabul Under Taliban

Thursday's flight was the first of its kind since the U.S. completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan on Aug. 30.
By Kathy Gannon, AP

Taliban Forms Caretaker Government, Names Interim Prime Minister

Afghanistan's new Cabinet pays homage to the Taliban's old guard.
By Kathy Gannon, AP

Taliban Say They Took Panjshir, Last Holdout Afghan Province

Panjshir was the only province the Taliban had not seized during their blitz across Afghanistan last month.
By Kathy Gannon, AP

Last 24 Hours Of U.S. Presence In Kabul Sees Bizarre Collaboration

Witnesses from all sides say the 20-year war in Afghanistan ended with episodes of brutality, trauma and moments of grace.
By Tameem Akhgar, Matthew Lee, Lolita C. Baldor, Rahim Faiez and Calvin Woodward, AP

A Day In The Life Of An Afghan Left Behind

Many Afghans feel abandoned since the withdrawal of U.S. troops and foreign allies on Aug. 31. What is life really like for those who didn't make it out in time?
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