Tag: Afghanistan
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Aafia Siddiqui: “Victim of all victims” | Part II | Al Jazeera
In part 2 we conclude our interview with Clive Stafford Smith, a lawyer representing Aafia Siddiqui. In part 2 of this episode of Centre Stage, we conclude our interview with Clive Stafford Smith, a civil rights lawyer who represents Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani American woman serving an 86-year prison sentence — a victim, says Stafford…
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Afghanistan seal historic cricket series win against South Africa | Sport News
Afghanistan’s cricketers seal their three-match ODI series against South Africa with a 177-run victory in Sharjah. Afghanistan’s cricketers have sealed a historic one-day international series win against South Africa with a 117-run victory in the second match in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on Friday. Rahmanullah Gurbaz chalked up a superb 105 as Afghanistan made 311-4,…
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GOP-led House committee accuses Biden administration of misleading the public about Afghanistan withdrawal
Washington — Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee accused the Biden administration of misleading the public about the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in a report reviewed by CBS News that detailed the panel’s two-year investigation into the 2021 pullout. Republicans have hammered President Biden over the deadly evacuation, in which 13 U.S. service…
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What do the Taliban’s new rules mean for Afghans? | News
Afghanistan’s Taliban government formally adopts a set of morality laws, including requiring women to cover their faces. When the Taliban swept back into power three years ago, it took over a country in which the civil and political rights of Afghans were enshrined in the constitution. But since then, many of those rights have been eroded…
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Can doctor strikes in India help tackle sexual violence, workplace safety? | Sexual Assault
India’s outrage over a doctor’s brutal murder; we explore sexual violence, workplace safety, and the fight for women’s rights. In India, the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata have provoked nationwide outrage and protests. This episode explores the broader implications of sexual violence against women, focusing on workplace safety. We examine the…
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Taliban celebrates three years of return to power in Afghanistan | Taliban News
Afghanistan’s rulers celebrate the anniversary of their return to power amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. Afghanistan’s Taliban has celebrated three years in power with a military parade, paying homage to its homemade bombs, fighter aircraft and goose-stepping security forces. The Taliban’s armed forces towed Soviet-era tanks and artillery pieces through Bagram, the former United States…