The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Throwing Roberts-Smith under bus denied

Ben Roberts-Smith's lawyer has accused a witness of trying to throw the war hero under a proverbial bus after a clarification emerged in the Federal Court.

AAP · Feb 7, 2022

Jay Ambrose: Closing the border to killer drugs

The horror of war, one of humankind’s worst afflictions, is often summed up by the number of a nation’s soldiers killed, and here are examples: the war in Korea, 33,643 American military deaths; Vietnam, 58,220; Iraq, 4,550; and Afghanistan, 2,448.

Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2022

Scared, hungry and cold: child workers in Kabul – picture essay

As temperatures fall below freezing, children as young as four trying to make a living on the Afghan capital’s streets are all that stand between their family and starvation

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2022

Ali Agshar Hussaini: Australian wrestling champ who can’t compete for Australia

National champion in 57kg freestyle wrestling and bricklaying Hazara refugee’s visa status means he cannot move forward – in sport, or beyond

The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2022

Hero SAS soldier ran through gunfire to save army dog shot after it helped kill sniper

The sergeant is set to get a medal for saving the life of the Belgian shepherd dog that was gunned down as it helped commandos attack Taliban fighters in Afghanistan

Daily Mirror · Feb 5, 2022

Afghanistan evacuee feels “stuck” in London hotel room as he awaits permanent accommodation

A British man evacuated from Afghanistan says he feels “stuck” in a London hotel as he awaits permanent accommodation.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2022

Refugee hotel rooms ‘not good value for money’ says Afghanistan evacuee

Abdul has lived with his wife in a London hotel room for nearly five months.

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2022

Victory aid Afghan women return to field

Melbourne Victory are supporting the Afghanistan women's soccer team's return to the field in Australia after fleeing the Taliban-led country last year.

AAP · Feb 5, 2022

Afghanistan women’s football team reunite with hopes of competing in Australia

For the first time since fleeing their home and finding sanctuary in Australia, the team are taking their battle for equality onto the playing field

The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2022

Australia finish third at U19 World Cup

Australia have beaten Afghanistan by two wickets to claim third place at the Under-19 cricket World Cup in the West Indies.

AAP · Feb 5, 2022