Kabul & Kandahar
On August 15, 2021, the capture of Kabul by the Taliban marks the return of the Islamic group to power in the country, 20 years after being driven out by the American operation "Enduring freedom". Their return to power de facto put an end to the war that had been raging for several years. It also marked the return of the Islamic Emirate, raising fears of a drastic restriction of freedoms for Afghan women. Even if the Taliban have assured that they have liberalized, the noose is closing a little more on women over the months.
The rise of the Taliban to power in Kabul has also led to international sanctions, causing a major crisis in a country where a large majority of the population suffers from food insecurity.
The rise of the Taliban to power in Kabul has also led to international sanctions, causing a major crisis in a country where a large majority of the population suffers from food insecurity.
taliban looking at kabul view from bibi mahro park
Taliban police at the entrance of the Ministry of interior
one eye on god, the other on their weapons. Taliban praying at bibi mahro park
wrestling in Kabul
the shattered dreams of girls in Taliban Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, even before the return of the Taliban, public schools suffer from a crying lack of resources. With the return of the fundamentalist group to power, international sanctions prevent the payment of teachers' salaries and resources are increasingly limited.
Little girls can study today, but since a decision taken a few months after the Taliban came to power, they can only study until the end of the first section. Afterwards, they will have to stop their studies. The dreams of many Afghan girls is now shattered.
Little girls can study today, but since a decision taken a few months after the Taliban came to power, they can only study until the end of the first section. Afterwards, they will have to stop their studies. The dreams of many Afghan girls is now shattered.
Secret schools for teenage girls
Because of the ban on studying from the second section (from around 12 years old), many Afghan girls who wish to continue their studies go to secret schools. They continue to follow their courses despite the risks.
Afghanistan on the brink of famine
Due to international sanctions imposed since the Taliban came to power, a food crisis is hitting Afghanistan, which was already economically fragile.
More than 60% of Afghans suffer from hunger, mainly in remote areas. The number of malnourished babies treated in hospitals in Kandahar, in the south of the country, has exploded compared to the year 2020.
More than 60% of Afghans suffer from hunger, mainly in remote areas. The number of malnourished babies treated in hospitals in Kandahar, in the south of the country, has exploded compared to the year 2020.
Forced withdrawal : the lives of drug addicts in Taliban Afghanistan
About 10% of the Afghan population is addicted to at least one drug in the country. The authorities have always favored a policy of repression rather than working on prevention. Drug use being very taboo, the Taliban have intensified repression since coming to power. Addicts are forced into overcrowded drug treatment centers.
cricket mania
Qudrat, the trumpet against the noise of war
Until the Taliban came to power, Qudrat was a trumpet teacher at the Kabul School of Music.
Between 1996 and 2001, when they were first in power, the Taliban banned music in the country. Their return led to a massive departure of musicians who now fear for their lives. Qudrat is now in Pakistan awaiting his visa for Italy.
Between 1996 and 2001, when they were first in power, the Taliban banned music in the country. Their return led to a massive departure of musicians who now fear for their lives. Qudrat is now in Pakistan awaiting his visa for Italy.
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