Study: From Pakistan to Afghanistan

Returning to ‘Asli Watan’ – the ‘true homeland’

The study, presented by VIDC consultant Ali Ahmad, examines why Afghans decided to return to Afghanistan from Pakistan before the Taliban took power in August 2021.

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Afghanistan: Six months after the disaster. Women's Oppression and Humanitarian Tragedy

Panel discussion from 3 March 2022

The event, featuring Heela Najibullah, Horia Mosadiq, and Jared Rowell, discussed the humanitarian, women's, and human rights situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban takes power in August 2021.

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#2: Life under the Taliban

Back in Herat: The daily struggle of a human rights defender

Parween worked as a human rights and women activist in Herat and tells us about her experiences since the Taliban took over and the lingering hope of one day being evacuated.

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Afghan Diaspora to launch online university in Europe

by Ali Ahmad

In December 2021, Afghan diaspora academics met in Frankfurt/Main to discuss the establishment of the first "Afghan Exile Online University (AEOU)". VIDC consultant Ali Ahmad reports on the meeting.

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#1: Life under the Taliban

The new ‘Dark Era’ of Taliban

A new series of articles on the situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized power in August 2021. Women and men from many different parts of the country tell us their stories.

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Climate crisis boosts displacement

Report from the panel discussion on 4 November 2021 with Adil Najam, Raya Muttarak and Jane Linekar.

The event was held against the backdrop of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place in Glasgow from October 31 to the 12 November 2021.

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The Renewal of the Palestinian Movement. A Transnational Unity from Below?

Report from the webinar on 28 October 2021 with Yara Hawari, Ahmed Abu Artema and Mohammed El-Kurd

The Webinar dealt with the current protest movement in Palestine and explored the question as to whether it represents a new unity from below.

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Syria: In the interest of justice

Can criminal trials against Syrian war criminals contribute to more justice?

Report form the panel discussion on 7 October 2021 on the occasion of current proceedings in Europe to investigate war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria.

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© Aadil Ahmad

Taliban’s Takeover: Afghan Women’s Rights Under Grave Attack

by Nazila Jamshidi

Women’s rights and their role in society are once again a tragedy unfolding in front of the world’s eyes. More than any other group in Afghanistan, women have spearheaded the concept of democracy, freedom and human rights.

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© Aadil Ahmad

Life in the Islamic Emirate of 2021

by Ali M. Latifi

The Taliban are now in full control of Afghanistan, have presented a government and have already broken their first promises. About the current situation on the ground, a report by Ali M. Latifi.

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