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Afghanistan: Girls could return to school soon, says Taliban

The announcement comes after the Taliban established the last members of its all-male Cabinet.

Survivors of US drone strike in Kabul demand probe

Relatives of a family killed after their father was falsely identified as a terrorist say they want a full apology.

LGBTQ people fear for their lives under Taliban rule

Less than a month after they returned to power, the Taliban have begun going after LGBTQ people in Afghanistan.

Afghan families fear forced marriages with Taliban fighters

The fear of Taliban fighters marrying women and girls from their families is forcing many Afghans to flee the country.

Afghan fiasco will not herald a new world order

The West's withdrawal from Afghanistan might be disgraceful for NATO, but Western values continue to have global appeal.

Miodrag Soric

Commentary

Could the Taliban join forces with Mexico's drug cartels?

The Taliban's move to take back control of Afghanistan is expected have an wider impact on the global drugs trade.

Exclusive: AfD says Afghanistan 'floodgates' being opened

The AfD lead candidate Tino Chrupalla tells DW Germany should only offer asylum to Afghans who assisted the military.

Afghanistan's impending climate disaster

Amid the Taliban takeover, climate change could worsen poverty and drive more conflict in Afghanistan.

Will the Taliban restrict internet access in Afghanistan?

Although the Taliban have promised to maintain internet access, Afghans say they fear more surveillance and censorship.

US parking local Afghan staff abroad

The US' first local Afghan support staff have arrived in Uganda. Whether they will ever reach the US is still unsure.

Safe messaging, without the internet

Internet freedom in Afghanistan is under threat. These tools help people to communicate safely through other means.

Afghans' misplaced trust in Germany

There is no making up for failing to evacuate people who helped Germany in Afghanistan, writes DW's Maissun Melhem.

Maissun Melhem

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