Taliban ban on opioid production in Afghanistan
Once the world’s leading exporter of opium, Afghanistan now faces a shift to meth production amidst desperate need for alternative...
Read moreDetailsElhan Afzal was born in Afghanistan in 1984. He is a freelance journalist and former NCA (National Crime Agency) employee at the British Embassy in Kabul. Elhan has a special interest in storytelling and conflict from his home country and recently moved to Scotland, United Kingdom after fleeing Afghanistan. His work has been published in The Times, By The Lines, AOAV (Action on Armed Violence), Daily Beast, Open Democracy, Migrants Voice, Scottish Refugee Council, and United Nations.
Once the world’s leading exporter of opium, Afghanistan now faces a shift to meth production amidst desperate need for alternative...
Read moreDetailsShowcasing the rich cultural tapestry of refugees, offering a platform to share their experiences and talents in a celebration of...
Read moreDetailsThe attempt at nation-building, combatting terrorism and a war on opium production failed and took thousands of civilian lives
Read moreDetailsMalnutrition grips Afghanistan, a silent crisis amid turmoil and playing with kids’ lives. Urgent intervention is needed to save them
Read moreDetailsProtecting women’s rights from the Taliban oppression is vital for a just society
Read moreDetailsWestern governments abandoned Afghanistan but we must keep alive the fight for the rights and freedoms of Afghan women and...
Read moreDetailsWith the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, are the ramifications of previous conflicts in countries like Afghanistan being overshadowed?
Read moreDetailsA story of the Taliban told by the author who lived the experience under a restrictive regime
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