Life in the Shadow of Terror: The Sinister Smiles of the Taliban During Interrogation Stole My Peace - Hasht-e Subh

Blood and violence poured from their eyes. The gaze they cast instilled terror in your very being. When they looked at you with eyes brimming with hatred and fury, your heart sank in fear. Their eyes evoked the image of a hungry wolf staring at a...

The Story of Iran's Support for Al-Qaeda - Hasht-e Subh

Recently, news of Iran’s support for Al-Qaeda has once again become hotly debated. James Rubin, Head of the Global Interaction Center at the US Department of State, claimed during a recent trip to London that the Islamic Republic of Iran harbors...

Comparing Afghanistan and Pakistan: Two Neighbors, Two Theocratic Systems - Elections and Non-Elections - Hasht-e Subh

An intriguing aspect of our time is the coexistence of three Islamic systems nearby: the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Islamic Emirate of the Taliban, each with distinct similarities and differences. Among...

Delays on Processing Immigration Cases; Afghan Journalists in Iran Face the Threat of Forced Expulsion - Hasht-e Subh

Some journalists and media professionals from Afghanistan who have fled to Iran following the Taliban’s resurgence say they are grappling with numerous challenges in that country. They face economic hardships, unemployment, lack of access to...

AWER Summit: U.S. Secretary of State Condemns Taliban's Erosion of Basic Rights - Hasht-e Subh

The US Department of State has held a session titled “Alliance for Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience (AWER)”. During this meeting, discussions were held regarding investment strategies, empowerment, and education for women and girls in...

The Necessity of Not Glorifying Public Executions - Hasht-e Subh

These days, the Taliban are executing public executions with increased intensity, a crucial component of their oppressive regime. Among these circumstances, one aspect that should not be overlooked is the misguided fascination of people with...

Tragic Suicide Reported in Ghazni Province - Hasht-e Subh

Local sources in Ghazni have relayed news of a tragic suicide in the central district of the province. According to reports from Thursday, February 28th, a young man identified as Mohammad Hussain, aged 20, was found deceased after hanging himself...

Crisis in Education: Resumption of In-Person Classes Leaves Girls Disheartened Once Again - Hasht-e Subh

After seven days since the commencement of university classes in the cold provinces, female students once again find themselves behind closed university doors. The Taliban Ministry of Higher Education has issued a statement asking male students to...

Polio Vaccine Campaign Set to Kick Off Tomorrow Across 21 Provinces - Hasht-e Subh

The initiative known as “Polio-Free Afghanistan” has declared the imminent launch of a polio vaccination campaign spanning numerous provinces within the nation. In an announcement via their X page, the organization revealed that the campaign is...

Taliban Impose Draconian Ban: Women and Girls Forbidden from Phone Contact with Media in Khost Province - Hasht-e Subh

The Taliban have enforced a ban on women and girls from engaging in phone communication with radio and television outlets in Khost province. According to a report by the Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC), an official letter dated Saturday,...

Sexual Slavery by the Taliban: What Lies Beneath the Skin of the City? - Hasht-e Subh

My friend and I reminisce about the old days, about simple pleasures that brought us great joy, perhaps like going to the Baagh-e Balla or Baagh-e Babur, celebrating Nowruz or Eid, sitting by and absorbing the wisdom and tales of our elders, or...

Taliban's Media Restrictions Continue: Photography a 'Major Sin,' Women's Phone Calls Deemed Moral Corruption - Hasht-e Subh

Taliban, seeking extensive restrictions against media outlets, this time have labeled photography and videography as a “major sin.” A senior official of the Taliban’s Department of Invitation and Guidance from the Ministry of Propagation for...

Iran and Afghan Refugees: Mistreatment, Disrespect and Expulsion - Hasht-e Subh

Iran’s policy towards Afghan Refugees is unambiguous: mistreatment, disrespect, expulsion, and in some cases, even massacre. Iran, being the primary destination for Afghans with their numbers in the country exceeding several million, evokes less...