Articles for Freshta

From an old-style Afghan camera, a new view of life under the Taliban emerges
1 year, 3 months ago

From an old-style Afghan camera, a new view of life under the Taliban emerges

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — The odd device draws curious onlookers everywhere. On Afghan city streets today, billboard In the years after the 2001 U.S. invasion and the ouster of the Taliban regime, Associated Press photographer Rodrigo Abd spent months on assignment in Afghanistan and learned how to use a traditional Afghan “box camera,” a handmade camera and darkroom in one. “People …

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In remote Bamiyan, a school run by an Afghan woman offers hope
2 years, 10 months ago

In remote Bamiyan, a school run by an Afghan woman offers hope

Al Jazeera  

The school, set up by a university graduate, runs for two hours daily, offering opportunity to an impoverished community. “The community suggested gathering the children and teaching them basic English, Dari, maths, geography and the holy Quran,” Freshta, who only gave one name, told Al Jazeera. “These families wouldn’t be able to afford a private school, and government schools are …

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Afghans killed outside airport were seeking new lives abroad
3 years, 3 months ago

Afghans killed outside airport were seeking new lives abroad

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — Mohammed Jan Sultani had clutched his national Taekwondo championship certificates as he waded through the multitudes pushing to get into Kabul airport late last week. “He didn’t know where he would go,” the bereaved man, who goes by the last name Rahmani, said Sunday. “She didn’t want to share it with the family because they might prevent …

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