By RFE/RL’s Tajik Service September 14, 2021 DUSHANBE — Dozens of Afghan women residing in Tajikistan have rallied at Afghanistan’s embassy in Dushanbe to protest against the erosion of human rights under the newly installed Taliban-led government and what they said was Pakistan’s support of the militants. The women chanted “Pakistan, go away from Afghanistan!,” “Stop
Bruce Pannier Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty September 13, 2021 The surprising speed with which the Taliban took control over most of Afghanistan after foreign forces began withdrawing from the country left Afghanistan’s neighbors in a difficult predicament. All of them had considered the possibility the militant group could seize power, but suddenly they needed to
By RFE/RL’s Tajik Service September 13, 2021 DUSHANBE — Tajik authorities say they have accepted around 100 Afghan nationals from a group of more than 200 people, including many women and children, who crossed the border overnight to flee Afghanistan because of the Taliban’s takeover of the country. Multiple sources in the local government in Tajikistan’s
Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahman says he will not abandon the Afghan people "we are with you, don't worry, this too shall pass" following an Afghan singer's performance to mark Tajikistan's independence day pic.twitter.com/kr7qYxX7PJ — Yalda Hakim (@BBCYaldaHakim) September 12, 2021