The Latest Breaking News from Kabul

IS claims attack on Sikh temple in Afghan capital of Kabul

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Sikh temple in Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul that killed at least one worshipper and wounded seven others

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022

Deadly attack on Sikh temple in Kabul leaves community in fear

Persecution and conflict has forced many Afghan Hindus and Sikhs to flee the country, seriously reducing their numbers.

Al Jazeera · Jun 18, 2022

At least 1 killed in attack on Sikh temple in Afghan capital

A Taliban-appointed official says explosions and gunfire have ripped through a Sikh temple in Afghanistan’s capital, killing one person and wounding seven others

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2022

Kabul terror attack: Multiple explosions as gunfire rings out with deaths feared

Explosions and gunfire have been heard from a Sikh temple in Kabul with many feared dead and hostages are being held in what is feared to be an ISIS terror attack, it is reported

Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022

Trudy Rubin: We’ve betrayed tens of thousands of Afghans who helped us and are under Taliban threat

It has been almost one year since the ugly U.S. departure from Kabul. Yet tens of thousands of Afghans who were promised special immigrant visas (SIVs) — meant for those who worked for U.S. soldiers and civilians — remain trapped under terrifying Taliban rule.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 17, 2022

Labour MP calls for talks with Taliban after ‘heart-rending’ Afghanistan trip

David Lammy and Preet Gill were the first senior British politicians to visit Afghanistan since the fall of Kabul.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

Afghan carrier flies in 9 from Kabul, takes 26 back from Delhi

NEW DELHI: A special flight operated by Afghan carrier Kam Air flew in nine people from Kabul to Delhi on Wednesday morning. It flew back with 26 passengers from here later in the day, say sources. Kam Air flew in an Airbus A340 as RQ 4401 which landed here at…

The Times of India · Jun 15, 2022

‘We exist but it is not a life’: Afghan women face bleak prospects under Taliban

In Kabul, women talk about losing their jobs and being forced to wear a burqa, while others fear starvation

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022

Afghan women’s rights are at risk

The growing restrictions on women’s rights debunk the myth that Taliban 2.0 is moderate or reformed

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2022

Can crypto help Afghans? Some think so

Crypto enthusiasts say it’s the only solution to the cash crunch that was created when the Taliban took over.

Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2022