Afghanistan News & Analysis

February 27, 2026 • 3 min read • David Okonkwo

Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate into Open Warfare

Pakistan's bombing of Afghan cities marks a grim new phase in bilateral tensions, sending regional stability into jeopardy.

#Pakistan #Afghanistan #border conflicts

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Afghan Zero Units Face Uncertain Future and Migration Threats

The New York Times

February 23, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

Afghan Zero Units Face Uncertain Future and Migration Threats

Former Afghan Zero Units, who fought for the C.I.A., face immigration uncertainties in the U.S., highlighting hidden complexities of America's past wars.

#Afghanistan #CIA #immigration

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Spotlight on Women's Cinema: Defiance from Iran to Afghanistan

Deutsche Welle

February 18, 2026 • 4 min read • James Chen

Spotlight on Women's Cinema: Defiance from Iran to Afghanistan

Explore how two filmmakers from Iran and Afghanistan use diverse film styles to highlight the plight of women in their countries.

#Iran #Afghanistan #women's rights

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Afghanistan Crisis Deepens Amid Unprecedented U.S. Aid Cuts

The New York Times

February 05, 2026

Afghanistan Crisis Deepens Amid Unprecedented U.S. Aid Cuts

Amid U.S. aid cuts, Afghanistan faces child hunger and health crises, prompting international concern.

#Afghanistan #humanitarian crisis #U.S. aid cuts

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Germany Abandons Afghan Allies: 640 Promised Sanctuary Denied

The Guardian

December 15, 2025

Germany Abandons Afghan Allies: 640 Promised Sanctuary Denied

Germany's new conservative government under Friedrich Merz breaks predecessor's promise, leaving 640 Afghans in Pakistan without sanctuary despite military service.

#Germany #Afghanistan #migration

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Afghan Asylum Seekers Face Rising Immigration Arrests in US

The Guardian

December 13, 2025

Afghan Asylum Seekers Face Rising Immigration Arrests in US

Immigration attorneys report increasing arrests of Afghan asylum seekers, particularly men, creating fear and uncertainty within vulnerable communities across America.

#Afghanistan #asylum seekers #immigration enforcement

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Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate After Deadly Cross-Border Strike

The Guardian

November 26, 2025

Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate After Deadly Cross-Border Strike

Taliban accuses Pakistan of killing 10 civilians, including 9 children, in retaliatory strikes following Peshawar suicide attack.

#Pakistan #Afghanistan #Taliban

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Taliban Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes That Killed 9 Children

The Guardian

November 26, 2025

Taliban Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes That Killed 9 Children

Pakistani military strikes on Afghanistan's Khost province killed 10 civilians, including 9 children, according to Taliban officials, escalating tensions between the neighboring countries.

#Pakistan #Afghanistan #Taliban

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Pakistan Airstrikes Kill 10 Civilians in Afghanistan Amid Rising Tensions

Deutsche Welle

November 25, 2025

Pakistan Airstrikes Kill 10 Civilians in Afghanistan Amid Rising Tensions

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Khost province killed 10 civilians, including 9 children, escalating cross-border tensions following a deadly Peshawar bombing.