Salma Niazi

The Afghan Times, the media that gives women a voice against the Taliban - Zeta Salma Niazi is a young woman from Afghanistan who founded in 2022 The Afghan Times, a platform focused on forgotten people: women and children

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The Afghan Times, the media that gives women a voice against the Taliban - Zeta Salma Niazi is a young woman from Afghanistan who founded in 2022 The Afghan Times, a platform focused on forgotten people: women and children

Zetaluiss: The Afghan Times, the media that gives women a voice against the Taliban

Salma Niazi is a young woman from Afghanistan who founded in 2022 a platform focused on forgotten people.

Escalating Crisis: Afghan Migrants in Pakistan Face Raids, Arrests, and Deportations - The Afghan Times Parisa had always thought of Pakistan as a temporary refuge. After fleeing Afghanistan in 2023, she believed that Islamabad could offer a safe haven from the Taliban’s wrath. As a journalist and women...

Escalating Crisis: Afghan Migrants in Pakistan Face Raids, Arrests, and Deportations

Female Afghan Martial Artist Arrested in Islamabad, Fears Deportation to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan - The Afghan Times Nargis Dowlatshahi, an Afghan sportswoman and martial artist, finds herself in a dire situation after being arrested by Islamabad police this morning. The young woman, who fled Afghanistan a year ago ...

Female Afghan Martial Artist Arrested in Islamabad, Fears Deportation to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan

Nargis Dowlatshahi, an Afghan sportswoman and martial artist, finds herself in a dire situation after being arrested by Islamabad police this morning.

Taliban Leader Bans Windows Overlooking Neighboring Homes to Restrict Women’s Visibility - The Afghan Times The Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has issued a directive banning the construction of windows in residential buildings that overlook neighboring homes, particularly those housing wom...

Taliban Leader Bans Windows Overlooking Neighboring Homes to Restrict Women’s Visibility

Taliban Reaffirms Ban on Women Working in NGOs, Expands Restrictions - The Afghan Times The Taliban has doubled down on its ban on women working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), issuing a follow-up directive on December 26, 2024, to enforce the controversial measure first announ...

Taliban Reaffirms Ban on Women Working in NGOs, Expands Restrictions

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The Afghan woman reporter who won Thomson’s Young Journalist of the Year award shares her extraordinary journey working in secret under the Taliban's oppressive rule.
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‘You Will Not Grow Up in Silence’: A Former Athlete Mother’s Fight for Freedom - The Afghan Times It is a cold December day in Kabul, the biting wind swirling through crowded streets where men clad in thick coats shuffle past shuttered shops and muted markets. Hidden behind a nondescript door in a...

In 2021, Aisha was banned from competing in sports. In 2023, she was forced into marriage. Now, as she cradles her infant daughter, Aisha has embarked on a new struggle: fighting to secure a future for her child in a society that denies women basic rights.

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Open Mic Ep 8 with Sana Siddiqi – The Afghan Times Podcast - The Afghan Times In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Sana Siddiqi, a young woman from Kabul, Afghanistan, who shares her journey of resilience in the face of adversity. Listen now Born and raised i...

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Afghan Women Celebrate Shab-e-Yalda in Secrecy Amid Taliban Restrictions - The Afghan Times In the shadow of Taliban-imposed restrictions, Afghan women activists gathered in secret to celebrate Shab-e-Yalda, an ancient tradition marking the longest night of the year. The once-vibrant festivi...

Afghan Women Celebrate Shab-e-Yalda in Secrecy Amid Taliban Restrictions

Open Mic: Ep 9 with Wazhma Sayel – The Afghan Times Podcast - The Afghan Times In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Wazhma Sayel, a young woman from Kunduz, Afghanistan. Listen now "They say what lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared...

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Open Mic: Ep 7 with Zuhal Faizi – The Afghan Times Podcast - The Afghan Times In this episode of Open Mic, Zuhal Faizi talks about her struggles as an Afghan girl fighting for her right to education. She shares her dreams, the pain of seeing them shattered by repeated bans on g...

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Open Mic: Ep 7 with Zuhal Faizi – The Afghan Times Podcast - The Afghan Times In this episode of Open Mic, Zuhal Faizi talks about her struggles as an Afghan girl fighting for her right to education. She shares her dreams, the pain of seeing them shattered by repeated bans on g...

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🏆 An Afghan woman journalist has been named Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year 2024. Despite immense risks, her fearless reporting for @theafghantimes.bsky.social exposes the harsh realities of life under Taliban rule.
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Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan - The Afghan Times The sun was low over Kabul, casting a soft orange glow on the mountains as Amina stepped out of her modest home. Her bag was slung over her shoulder, filled with notebooks and a well-thumbed anatomy t...

In deafening silence, on December 3rd the Taliban ordered the closure of midwifery and nursing training centers, effectively removing one of the last remaining educational pathways for women.

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Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan - The Afghan Times The sun was low over Kabul, casting a soft orange glow on the mountains as Amina stepped out of her modest home. Her bag was slung over her shoulder, filled with notebooks and a well-thumbed anatomy t...

Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan

“What’s happening?” Amina asked. One of her classmates, Zohra, looked at her, eyes brimming with anger and despair.

“They’ve closed it. They told us not to come back.”

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Afghan new school year begins with more than 1 million girls barred from education - The Afghan Times Today marks the beginning of the school year in Afghanistan, with over two million students expected to enroll, representing a significant increase fr

Afghan new school year begins with more than 1 million girls barred from education

During a WhatsApp call, there was a moment of silence. Marwa spoke calmly, saying “I feel like I have buried my hopes in a dark cave.”

It has been reported that Afghanistan has been ranked as the saddest country in the world once again.

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Access to clean, mineral-free water is becoming increasingly scarce in Afghanistan, exacerbating concerns over water quality and health. Residents face challenges in accessing sustainable solutions to address water scarcity.

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The Afghan Times Launches “Open Skies, Closed Doors”: A New Initiative to Highlight the Education Crisis in Afghanistan

The Thirst of a Nation: Two Sisters’ Daily Walk for Survival in Afghanistan

The country is gripped by severe drought and water scarcity, leaving many to struggle daily for access to clean water.

The Thirst of a Nation: Two Sisters’ Daily Walk for Survival in Afghanistan

In Badakhshan, courageous female students protested the Taliban's order to shut down medical institutions for women by singing—a powerful act of defiance, especially since the Taliban have already banned women from singing.

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In a society where divorce is nearly impossible and the laws are stacked against them, Afghan women like Maryam fight to break free from abusive marriages, only to face a system that relentlessly closes every door to their escape.

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