Afghanistan

A woman cries as a child receives treatment for malnutrition at Indira Gandhi hospital on August 13, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan. The collapse of the economy and the freezing of Afghan and donor funds after the Taliban takeover of the country in August 2021 created a humanitarian crisis. © Nava Jamshidi/Getty Images

Afghanistan’s Healthcare Crisis

Women and girls hard hit by increasingly desperate lack of access to medical services.

13 Jun 23

Ukraine’s Afghan Diaspora Sees Change Coming

Unlike previous incomers, recent arrivals are expected to be awarded asylum or complementary protection.

5 Nov 21

Levan Jangriashvili (in sunglasses), who worked in Afghanistan for many years, on his evacuation flight out of the country after the Taliban takeover © Levan Jangriashvili

Georgia Faces Afghan Drug Threat

Country at particular risk due to lack of control over its occupied territories.

17 Sep 21

The economic collapse and freezing of Afghan and donor funds following the Taliban's takeover in August 2021 triggered a severe humanitarian crisis, prompting many individuals to seek to leave the country. © Nava Jamshidi/Getty Images

Central Asia Refuses to Accept Afghan Refugees

With the exception of Dushanbe, all other regional powers will strictly limit numbers.

8 Sep 21

The Taleban in Spin Boldak district of Afghanistan. © Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Central Asia Braces for Impact of Taleban Takeover

Analysts fear that the new Kabul regime will inspire extremist organisations across the region.

31 Aug 21

41 migrants from Iraq had to make a camp right on the border between Belarus and Latvia, while none of the border guards allowed them to enter neither Belarus, nor Latvia. © Rawa Yasen

Belarus: Migrants Stuck in Limbo

Cold, hungry, and trapped, Afghans and Iraqis are amongst those caught between countries.

27 Aug 21

A group of refugees from Afghanistan on Tajikistan border. © Tajikistan's Government Committee for National Security (GKNB)

Could Taleban Gains in Northern Afghanistan Threaten Tajikistan?

Insecurity increases as insurgents appear energised by imminent US withdrawal.

30 Jun 21

Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai (L) and Taleban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar (2R) attend an international conference on Afghanistan over the peaceful solution to the conflict in Moscow on March 18, 2021.

Afghanistan’s Peace Must be Inclusive

As talks reach a crucial stage, Afghan and international politicians should not repeat the mistakes of the past.

13 Apr 21

IWPR-Trained Journalist Killed in Helmand

Reporter had defied death threats to continue covering Taliban operations.

13 Nov 20

Afghan refugees in Dushanbe taking sewing courses. (Photo: CABAR/IWPR)

Tajikistan: Afghan Refugees Feel Secure - But Poor

Although people are friendly, there are few job opportunities.

16 Aug 18

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