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‘A source of hope’: Afghanistan’s female journalists challenging sexism and the Taliban

Zahra Joya started Rukhshana Media so Afghan women could tell their stories in their own words. Now she is battling to keep it going as long as she canDespite years of development, investment and progress in the Afghan media industry, 28-year-old Zahra…

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‘Please pray for me’: female reporter being hunted by the Taliban tells her story

A young female journalist describes the panic and fear of being forced into hiding as cities across Afghanistan fallTwo days ago I had to flee my home and life in the north of Afghanistan after the Taliban took my city. I am still on the run and there …

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The Guardian view on the Taliban’s advance: we still have a responsibility to Afghans | Editorial

The human cost is accumulating with the withdrawal of US and British troops The fears held by many Afghans since Joe Biden announced the withdrawal of all US troops by September have been not only realised but surpassed. Many anticipated steady gains b…

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UK agrees to consider providing safe haven for Afghan journalists

U-turn over those who worked for British media follows outcry from newspapers and broadcastersThe foreign secretary has agreed to consider allowing Afghan journalists who worked for the British to flee to the UK if their lives are endangered by the res…

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‘A haven for free-thinkers’: Pakistan creatives mourn loss of progressive arts space

‘Tragic’ closure of Sabeen Mahmud’s community venue T2F in Karachi comes as PM Imran Khan accused of fostering censorship and intoleranceDanial Shah turned to Sabeen Mahmud, for help with his first photo exhibition when all other organisations refused …

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Afghan TV station ‘can’t hire women’ over security fears after four killed

Government blamed for not ensuring safety as broadcaster’s female staff told to stay home after attacks by IsisA radio and television broadcaster in eastern Afghanistan that has had four of its female employees murdered since December has said it will …

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