r/afghanistan • • Jun 26 '26

For Afghanistan's Girls, a Dream Deferred

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Mahnaz Akbari tells of the encounters she had as a member of Afghanistan’s security forces tasked with interviewing girls and women. These meetings conveyed a harsh truth: Afghan girls grow up not knowing they can learn to read and write and pursue their own interests. Many also believe that their society does not have a place for them. “I know she was not just a girl in a remote village,” Akbari writes of one meeting. “She was the symbol of millions of girls whose futures were decided before they ever had the chance to choose.” After Afghanistan fell again to the Taliban, women protested in the streets to defend their rights to education and freedom, Akbari writes, but those rights are under attack daily.


r/afghanistan • • 25d ago

War/Terrorism Anti-Taliban resistance claims attacks across Afghanistan in September

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r/afghanistan • • 9h ago

Paper trail shows how Switzerland negotiated with Taliban

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r/afghanistan • • 1d ago

From Jihad to Instagram: The Taliban's New Playbook

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r/afghanistan • • 17h ago

Question Did Dostum or Massoud have involvement in the blockade of Dr najibullahs escape to india?

1 Upvotes

im hearing alot of afghans in real life blaming massoud for blocking dr najibullahs escape to india. could someone bring the facts with verified sources. would help loads


r/afghanistan • • 1d ago

What is the most beautiful city in Afghanistan 🇦🇫?

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r/afghanistan • • 3d ago

I reported from Afghanistan - this is how the regime is whitewashing its brutality

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r/afghanistan • • 3d ago

Question Writing Looking for Afghan Dry Fruit Wholesalers & Exporters for Bulk Import to India

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14 Upvotes

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Hello everyone!

Greetings from India! 🇮🇳🇦🇫

I run Mittal Spices, a retail business dealing in spices, dry fruits, and other food products, with stores in Punjab and the Chandigarh region.

I've attached a few pictures of our store so you can get an idea of our business.

I'm interested in connecting directly with dry fruit wholesalers, farmers, and exporters from Afghanistan.

We're particularly looking for Afghan almonds, raisins, figs, pistachios, walnuts, and other authentic Afghan dry fruits.

Our goal is to source quality products at competitive wholesale prices and build long-term business relationships with genuine Afghan suppliers.

I'd love to learn more about wholesale pricing, minimum order quantities, and how suppliers currently export their products to India.

If you're involved in this business, or know someone who is, please comment or DM me.

Looking forward to connecting with you all!

Mittal Spices | India www.mittalspices.com


r/afghanistan • • 4d ago

News Afghanistan’s opposition wants a monarchy

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r/afghanistan • • 4d ago

Culture Meira Omar were born in Afghanistan and came to Sweden the first years of her life. Here is her performing in Swedens biggest music competition earlier this year. Something she couldn't have done if Afghanistan today. I hope you enjoy and freedom to all people that are oppressed by their leaders!

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r/afghanistan • • 4d ago

Question Has anyone ever come across the surname Patman (or Patnam) in Afghanistan?

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I know it’s mainly an English name, but surname databases show a very small number of people with it in Afghanistan. Is it a known Afghan/Pashtun family name, a spelling variation of something else, or just rare cases of mixed/Western contact?


r/afghanistan • • 5d ago

[Academic] Attitudes and Behaviors Study (18+, Survey in English)

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2 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m urgently looking for participants for a survey for my Master’s thesis. The study explores how certain traits, life experiences, attitudes, and behaviors are related to one another.

I’d really appreciate it if you could spare about 10 minutes to complete the survey.

Please note that you must be at least 18 years old to participate in the survey.

You can find the survey here: https://ww3.unipark.de/uc/research_study_university_Bern_Switzerland/

As a token of appreciation, participants can choose to enter a prize draw to win one of five USD 100 prizes.💰💸

The survey is, of course, anonymous and has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the University of Bern.

Thank you so much for your support!🤗


r/afghanistan • • 5d ago

UN Asylum Speaker Story Night

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Jahanzeb Wesa, an Afghan advocate for human rights, tells the story of his displacement and his search for safety in Australia, in a fireside chat with photographs and film. There's Afghan food and music on the night, and ticket money supports girls' schooling in Afghanistan.

Ticket and event information for this event: https://events.humanitix.com/asylum-speaker-story-night-listening-to-afghan-voices?fbclid=PARlRTSAVEybdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWUQo9ZEzLXePJ8j_d2ZVHtEcLaQgpcHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp6UQ4ogRYZzaqO-Wzk3ZZw80juQ5dX0573LEKqjFZ2-ckYOQeCPT4joLxEPQ_aem_zuwC5-m5kc1IMexVUMYOBA

#LetAfghanGrilsLearn #FreeAfghanistan #JahanzebWesa
#UNAA #Austarlia #AfghanWomen #LetHerLearn #Auspol


r/afghanistan • • 5d ago

Same Mind, Different Future

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r/afghanistan • • 8d ago

What should I bring to an Afghan engagement party in the US?

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What should I bring to an Afghan engagement party in the US?
Hi everyone! I could use some advice from Afghans, especially Pashto-speaking Afghans living in the US.
The mother of the groom personally invited me to her son’s engagement party. I’ve only met her once, and the event is going to be held at a banquet hall. They’re Pashto-speaking Afghans.
I’m not familiar with Afghan engagement customs, so I’m unsure whether guests are expected to bring gifts. A Dari-speaking Afghan friend suggested bringing cash in an envelope, but I wanted to ask people familiar with Pashto-speaking Afghan families.
Would cash in an envelope be appropriate? If so, how much would be reasonable for someone attending alone who isn’t a close friend or relative? Or would chocolates or another gift be more appropriate?
I’d really appreciate any advice! I just want to be respectful and avoid getting the etiquette wrong. ❤️


r/afghanistan • • 9d ago

A view outside Kabul International Airport. (1969)

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78 Upvotes

r/afghanistan • • 10d ago

Politics Russia And The Taliban Are Drawing Closer. What's In It For Both Sides?

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r/afghanistan • • 11d ago

Analysis ISIS in Afghanistan's Organizational Structure, Ideological Convergence with the Taliban, and Future Prospects

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r/afghanistan • • 11d ago

[Academic] Attitudes and Behaviors Study (18+, Survey in English). Link here: https://ww3.unipark.de/uc/research_study_university_Bern_Switzerland/

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2 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m urgently looking for participants for a survey for my Master’s thesis. The study explores how certain traits, life experiences, attitudes, and behaviors are related to one another.🧠

I’d really appreciate it if you could spare about 10 minutes to complete the survey.⏱️

Please note that you must be at least 18 years old to participate in the survey.🔞

You can find the survey here: https://ww3.unipark.de/uc/research_study_university_Bern_Switzerland/

As a token of appreciation, participants can choose to enter a prize draw to win one of five USD 100 prizes.💰💸

The survey is, of course, anonymous and has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the University of Bern.🧑🏼‍🎓⚖️

Thank you so much for your support!🤗🥰


r/afghanistan • • 12d ago

As a part Afghan woman i pray everyday for the FREEDOM of my sisters in Afghanistan.

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r/afghanistan • • 12d ago

The Bactrian Gold treasure aligns with the culture of the Hazaras. گنجینه طلای باختر با فرهنگ هزاره‌ها هم‌خوانی دارد

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Ganjineh talaye bakhtar ba farhangi Hazara ha hamkhani dard


r/afghanistan • • 13d ago

What Are My Realistic Legal Options for Leaving Afghanistan and Moving Abroad?

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Hello everyone,

I am 24(M) years old, and for the past five years, I have been trying to find a way to leave Afghanistan because of the events that took place in the country five years ago. The change of government and the Taliban’s return to power led to a major crisis, resulting in economic hardship, social restrictions, limited access to education, employment bans, and many other serious social and economic challenges.

I am now looking for a legal way to leave Afghanistan and build a better future for myself. I am open to any legitimate opportunity, including a student visa, work visa, sponsorship, or any other legal pathway that could make it possible for me to leave the country.

I would sincerely appreciate your advice, guidance, and support. If you know of any programs, organizations, opportunities, or possible pathways that could help me achieve this goal, please share your suggestions and experiences.

Thank you very much for your time and support.


r/afghanistan • • 13d ago

Does anyone know someone who has used al-ayn

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A bit of a long shot but does anyone know of someone who has received support from al-ayn? Specifically monthly sponsorship for orphans. I was trying to find online reviews of Al-ayn from people who have directly interacted with al-ayn, but the only stuff I found was from Al-ayn itself (and obviously they are gonna make kids say good stuff, whether or not they actually do anything)

So I was wondering if anyone knows of someone who can vouch for al-ayns activity?


r/afghanistan • • 14d ago

Question Which delivery website allows to deliver items from pak to afg?

6 Upvotes

Need to send some items to someone living in Afg by air all the way from Pak. Anyone knows of any shipping services which are open to deliver between pak and afg. Please let me know🙏


r/afghanistan • • 14d ago

Question Any way to use Wise, PayPal, or Payoneer from Afghanistan

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Hello everyone! I know these services don't officially support Afghanistan, but is there any legitimate way to get around this barrier and use them while living here? Has anyone managed to do it? I'd appreciate any advice.

Thank you.