The Life and Death of the Last Emir of Bukhara in Kabul – An Interview with Emir Alim Khan's Grandson

Sweden: The Man Who Sold His Wife to More Than 100 Men

Dareh Gaz: A Historical Portrait of Sholgara

This book explores the history, geography, and people of Dareh Gaz (Sholgara district in Balkh province), an ancient region in northern Afghanistan. Drawing on historical sources and oral testimonies, it preserves the memory and identity of a place that has largely been overlooked in written history. Originally published in 2014, the revised PDF edition is now available for free.  Click to download and read the book.

Can the Afghanistan–Pakistan Border Be Secured? An Interview with Former Paktika Governor Mohibullah Samim

Exclusive Interview: Tora Bora Commander Hazrat Ali on the Battle Against Osama bin Laden

The Life and Death of Abdul Ali Mazari

A Female School Principal Lost Her Job After the Taliban Seized Power in Afghanistan

A report on the impact of the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan on working women. Originally published in Swedish by Arbetet, the report examines how the regime change forced many women out of the workforce and transformed their daily lives. Read the full article here . Photo: Atef Aryan arbetet.se

“If I work one day less, I can no longer support my family”

The conflict between the Taliban in Afghanistan and the Pakistani military along the border between the two countries has cast a shadow over the lives of Afghans living in Malmö. Many are forced to work continuously to support their families in Pakistan and Afghanistan, particularly those living in conflict-affected areas. “This is not a normal life,” says 26-year-old Yazdan Ali Yari. www.sydsvenskan.se How does a border conflict thousands of kilometres away affect everyday life in Sweden? In this report, published in Swedish by Sydsvenskan, I…

Taliban Issue Penal Code: From Authorizing the Killing of Opponents to Dividing People into Free and Slave

Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has endorsed a penal code for Taliban courts consisting of 119 articles, which effectively authorizes the killing of armed opponents and sets out punishments for a wide range of alleged crimes. On January 7, the Taliban Supreme Court published the Penal Code of Courts, endorsed by Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, the group’s leader. The document spans ten chapters, 119 articles, and 60 pages and was released in Pashto. The code took effect immediately upon issuance and covers a broad range of issues. Its provisions w…