What happens when a student is deported before they can finish their degree? Afghan students in Pakistan describe living in fear of arrest, unable to get visas or continue their studies. For women barred from #Education in #Afghanistan, the stakes are even higher. #HumanRights bit.ly/4ougPmt

The decline of ashar in rural Afghanistan is about more than labour. When reciprocal community work disappears, part of the village's social contract disappears with it. #Afghanistan #RuralDevelopment bit.ly/43fRlQd

Climate change in Afghanistan is a story of drought, floods, water scarcity and survival. On #WorldEnvironmentDay, explore our new dossier bringing together our reporting on the environmental challenges shaping Afghanistan's future. bit.ly/43erfgs

“Affordable” used to mean something a family could comfortably buy. Now it means something they can still manage after cutting back, borrowing, and going without. A striking personal account of life in today’s Afghanistan. bit.ly/3RE57cO #Afghanistan #CostOfLiving

Can Afghanistan feed itself? The answer is complicated. Our report looks at wheat, imports, climate stress and why food security is about more than just growing more food. bit.ly/4wLu9qv #Afghanistan #FoodSecurity

What does it take to keep women’s healthcare going in Afghanistan? @clarkkate.bsky.social & Fabrizio Foschini take a look at clinics, training and health education supported by NAC #Afghanistan and how women and children are still accessing care. Read: bit.ly/4dR4ipv

“This was more than a bird count. It was a reconnection of Afghanistan to the global flyway.” Powerful report from #Afghanistan documents disappearing wetlands, migratory birds and fragile ecosystems across - and the urgent fight to protect what remains. #Conservation #Afghanistan bit.ly/4uL2KTP

AAN's new series, Expert Opinion, features short reflections on AAN reports from specialists. First up, Vincent Ploton draws on his experience in #Syria to examine what Afghanistan’s UN-backed accountability mechanism can (and cannot) do. #Afghanistan #HumanRights #InternationalLaw bit.ly/4tVcomy

Afghanistan’s courts have been transformed & defence lawyers are being pushed to the margins. In our new report, we hear from lawyers about what this means for fair trials and access to justice. #Afghanistan bit.ly/4ukcDYb

A young woman in #Afghanistan lost her education, her job & her future in 2021. After her family arranged a marriage to a man in Europe she had never met, she found herself trapped with abusive in-laws. Her story is one of many. #Afghanistan #Women #HumanRights bit.ly/4w8zcRF

A century ago in Afghanistan’s Shughnan district, a small Ismaili community rebelled—not against reform itself, but against how it was imposed. Heavy taxation, abusive officials, and the loss of local mediation pushed people to the brink. bit.ly/3OC3BXh #Afghanistan #History

“Safe, but not secure.” Many Afghans in the UK face prolonged uncertainty—unable to work, reunite with family, or plan for the future. @rachelreid.bsky.social explores these challenges in a new report: bit.ly/4tA4QoP #Afghanistan #UK

#Afghans in the #UK are facing increasing uncertainty as immigration policy tightens. #Asylum approvals have fallen sharply, resettlement routes have closed & many are in legal limbo - unable to work, rebuild lives or have stability. @rachelreid.bsky.social’s new report 👉 bit.ly/4tA4QoP

The #Afghanistan–#Pakistan conflict has escalated rapidly in just 6 months—from low-level border clashes to talk of “open war.” What makes this especially worrying is how little sustained international attention it’s getting. bit.ly/47x2PkO

Five years after the ban barring millions of girls from secondary education, a new school year begins in #Afghanistan. Sharif Akram explores how radio has become an unexpected classroom, reshaping attitudes but raising questions about quality and sustainability. bit.ly/41lG3IZ #GirlsEducation

Sultan Ali Keshtmand (1935–2026), #Afghanistan’s former prime minister during the Soviet era, has died. A key figure of PDPA’s Parcham faction, he later became a vocal advocate for Hazara rights and ethnic inclusion. @thomasruttig.bsky.social reflects on his life and complex legacy. bit.ly/4uK6OnV

This year, Eid al-Fitr and Nawruz fall on the same day — a rare moment of shared renewal, hope and reflection. Yet for many, they come amidst hardship and the sorrow of war. May this day be a call to peace, and a source of hope for brighter days ahead for Afghanistan.

We had the privilege of knowing Nicholas (Fink) Haysom in Afghanistan, his compassion and wisdom were a constant inspiration, and his steadfast commitment to peace left lasting mark on all who worked with him or knew him. He will be remembered with great warmth and respect, and deeply missed.

What’s behind the UN Security Council’s decision to renew the UNAMA's mandate for only three months? AAN’s @jb_AAN unpacks the diplomacy behind the move — from US pressure for a “technical rollover” to wider debates about the future of international engagement with #Afghanistan. bit.ly/4uwNlXJ

Looking for good books about Afghanistan? From Afghan women’s fiction to 1930s travel writing, the Hippie Trail and the Doha negotiations — AAN writers and friends share some recommended reads. bit.ly/4aYovbK #Afghanistan #Books

AAN has also published an unofficial English translation of the Islamic Emirate’s Penal Code for Courts, translated by Deoband seminary graduate and former BBC journalist John Butt. bit.ly/4chCkDe #Afghanistan

In our new report, @clarkkate.bsky.social examines the implications of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's new penal code for human rights and the rule of law, including concerns about discrimination, confession-based convictions and the concentration of authority. bit.ly/4cgPro1

Forty-five days. Eleven countries. In 2015, Harun left #Afghanistan and crossed borders on foot and by sea to reach Spain. He started from zero — and built a business. Today, he’s a Spanish citizen. A story about risk, resilience and rebuilding. bit.ly/4rrMUvR #Refugees

Kabul’s smog is only part of the story. Across Afghanistan, air pollution, contaminated groundwater, open dumping and persistent noise reflect deeper governance and infrastructure gaps. Read the full report: bit.ly/4am5Vsj

In #Afghanistan, marriage is rarely a personal choice. In Panjshir, some girls refuse forced marriages by turning up at a man’s door and asking to marry him. It’s called shingari. This is the story of a young woman who said no and claimed her own future. 🔗 bit.ly/4agaTrQ

What does policing look like under the Islamic Emirate? Antonio Giustozzi examines how policing evolved since August 2021 - intelligence directorate now dominates investigations, police numbers are far lower than claimed & local Taliban commanders remain central to enforcement. bit.ly/49s8UjN

Looking back at our most-read reports of 2025, one thing stands out: readers were most engaged with reporting on women’s lives, social change, economic pressure, climate impacts & the consequences of shrinking aid in Afghanistan. Here’s a snapshot of what resonated most last year: bit.ly/4qX6GyN

Afghan women have spoken. In our latest podcast, Afghan Women Spoke: A People’s Tribunal listened, @rachelreid.bsky.social shares stories of courage, testimony, and finally accountability – the Tribunal’s verdict. A powerful listen. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... #Afghanistan #WomensRights”

We begin the year with a review of Shabnam, a newly translated novel by Bengali author Mujtaba Ali - a lyrical novel set in the tumultuous period of the reign and overthrow of King Amanullah & rooted in Persian literary traditions of mysticism and epic love. #Afghanistan #Literature bit.ly/451wH7H

In 2025, the Emirate ordered books removed from bookstores and libraries in Afghanistan and set up a committee to ban texts deemed “incompatible” with official beliefs. bit.ly/4q2Zst2

What Afghans may read – and what’s now banned – by the Islamic Emirate of #Afghanistan. Our latest report examines book bans, library restrictions, and changes to university curricula. Full report: bit.ly/4q2Zst2

The men we interviewed noted that while women face the harshest restrictions in #Afghanistan, men are burdened with enforcing compliance with the vice & virtue at home — under threat of punishment if they fail to do so. bit.ly/44EkTrO

More than a year after it was introduced AAN’s @KateClark66 takes a look at how the Emirate’s morality law is life in #Afghanistan -- from harsh enforcement in some cities to negotiated resistance in Kabul, geography shapes how morality policing is lived and resisted. bit.ly/44EkTrO

Housebuilding in Kabul has slowed dramatically since 2021, not because demand has fallen, but because new legal requirements & bureaucratic hurdles make it nearly impossible for people to build or expand homes. The result: rising rents, lost livelihoods & deepening urban inequality. bit.ly/3METkbJ

This report is a reminder that justice doesn’t only live in courtrooms. Afghan women created their own space for truth, dignity, and accountability. @rachelreid.bsky.social reports on the historic verdict of the People's Tribunal. bit.ly/4rWIMVm #GenderJustice #Afghanistan

Rachel Reid breaks down the evidence behind “Who Dares, Kills?” — alleged extrajudicial killings by UK special forces in #Afghanistan. #WarCrimes Watch the clip👇Read the investigation bit.ly/4rDORpQ

Is the UK’s SAS in trouble? High level whistle-blowers, tenacious victims, their lawyers & some damning journalism is rocking the reputation of the #UK’s most storied special forces. @rachelreid.bsky.social takes a look. #Afghanistan bit.ly/4rDORpQ

People live on hope. My hope died a long time ago and a life without hope is a slow kind of dying. There is more than one way to kill a person. You can take a gun to a girl’s house and fire shots in the air outside her door. #Afghanistan bit.ly/4ri3YEY

“Once a girl is claimed by gunfire, no one else dares to marry her.” In this installment of the Daily Hustle, @HamidPakte69477 hears the story of one such woman whose future was erased. #Afghanistan #HumanRights #GirlsNotBrides bit.ly/4ri3YEY

A single gunshot can change a life. In one part of #Afghanistan, the firing of a rifle outside a girl’s home became the public claim of her as someone’s wife—regardless of her wishes. @HamidPakte69477 hears her story. bit.ly/4ri3YEY

“Authoritarian pragmatism” in motion — see how transactional ties between the #Taliban and their northern neighbours are deepening. A must-read analysis by @lettyphillips. #CentralAsia #Afghanistan #Diplomacy #Trade bit.ly/49NDk0r

Since the #Taliban's return, Central Asia has shifted from secular caution to pragmatic partnerships, prioritising trade and energy ties. Our latest report explores the new dynamics! #CentralAsia #Diplomacy #Afghanistan #Trade bit.ly/49NDk0r

Since the Taliban's return, Central Asia is reshaping ties with #Afghanistan despite past fears of extremism. Diplomatic visits and trade deals signal pragmatism over security worries. #CentralAsia #Taliban #Diplomacy #Trade bit.ly/49NDk0r

For victims and human-rights groups, the #UN’s Independent Investigative Mechanism for #Afghanistan is a win after years of advocacy. But the real test will be when case selection, funding and access collide with reality. #HumanRights #UNAMA bit.ly/4qM1kXN

Justice delayed is not justice denied. The #UN’s Independent Investigative Mechanism for #Afghanistan gives victims a new path to accountability — if it’s backed with real resources & political will, says @EhsanQaane. WarCrimes #HumanRights #UNAMA bit.ly/4qM1kXN

For years, Afghan activists demanded a mechanism to preserve evidence of war crimes. The #UN has finally answered that call, but the Independent Investigative Mechanism for #Afghanistan’s work is only beginning. bit.ly/4qM1kXN #WarCrimes #TransitionalJustice

She started as a schoolgirl with a volleyball in Kabul. Now she’s coaching Afghan girls in Toronto. A story of courage, sport, and starting over — one serve at a time. #Afghanistan #WomenInSport 🇦🇫➡️🇨🇦 bit.ly/4nvkEG1

The Daily Hustle hears from an inspiring Afghan sportswoman who shattered barriers! From high school volleyball to the national team, her journey to Canada proves resilience knows no bounds. #EmpowerWomen #Afghanistan #WomenInSports bit.ly/4nvkEG1

We’re launching #AANCast, AAN's new podcast. Each week, we bring you AAN’s latest research and reporting — from first-person stories of daily life to expert analysis on Afghanistan’s shifting realities. Listen or our website or subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. bit.ly/3LfhSqO

After the Taliban's rise, ex-fighters turned into urban entrepreneurs, flipping the script on their time as insurgents. AAN’s Sharif Akram looks at how they're emerging as a new business elite & embracing a materialistic life they once decried. bit.ly/431IL83 #Afghanistan