/tags/taliban Taliban en-US WLRN Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:15:00 GMT /news/2022-12-20/taliban-ban-afghan-women-from-attending-universities Women are banned from private and public universities until further notice, a Taliban government spokesman said, the latest edict cracking down on their rights and freedoms. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:15:00 GMT /news/2022-12-20/taliban-ban-afghan-women-from-attending-universities The Associated Press /news/2022-08-29/in-the-talibans-afghanistan-the-near-broke-central-bank-somehow-still-functions A recent visit to Afghanistan showed a country facing an economic crisis. The banking system has seized up. Credit cards aren't working. Afghans abroad struggle to send money to relatives back home. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:30:00 GMT /news/2022-08-29/in-the-talibans-afghanistan-the-near-broke-central-bank-somehow-still-functions Steve Inskeep /news/2022-08-15/for-biden-the-chaotic-withdrawal-from-kabul-was-a-turning-point-in-his-presidency President Biden was elected on a promise of competency. The bungled exit from Afghanistan undercut that image. His approval ratings took a big hit, and have never recovered. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:00:00 GMT /news/2022-08-15/for-biden-the-chaotic-withdrawal-from-kabul-was-a-turning-point-in-his-presidency Franco Ordoñez /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-08-15/a-year-on-the-taliban-savor-victory-while-other-afghans-pay-the-price For the first time in decades, Afghans are living in relative peace. But with sanctions on the Taliban, the economy is in shambles and hunger is widespread. Girls are still out of school. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:30:00 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-08-15/a-year-on-the-taliban-savor-victory-while-other-afghans-pay-the-price Diaa Hadid, Fazelminallah Qazizai /news/2022-05-18/the-u-s-deal-with-the-taliban-destroyed-afghans-military-morale-a-new-report-says Morale across Afghanistan's military was "destroyed" when then-President Trump made a deal with the Taliban in 2020 and President Biden affirmed the U.S. exit in 2021, a new watchdog report says. Wed, 18 May 2022 14:40:00 GMT /news/2022-05-18/the-u-s-deal-with-the-taliban-destroyed-afghans-military-morale-a-new-report-says Bill Chappell /news/2022-02-15/afghans-say-they-feel-safer-but-less-hopeful-under-taliban-rule After six months of Taliban rule, many Afghans say they fear for their economic future of lack of personal freedoms. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:57:43 GMT /news/2022-02-15/afghans-say-they-feel-safer-but-less-hopeful-under-taliban-rule The Associated Press /news/2021-12-13/taliban-seek-ties-with-u-s-and-other-ex-foes-afghan-foreign-minister-says Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, in an interview with The Associated Press, said the Taliban have changed since they last ruled. He says they have no issue with the United States. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:35:24 GMT /news/2021-12-13/taliban-seek-ties-with-u-s-and-other-ex-foes-afghan-foreign-minister-says The Associated Press /news/2021-10-11/the-taliban-says-u-s-has-agreed-to-provide-humanitarian-assistance-to-afghanistan The statement from Taliban officials came at the end of the first direct talks between the former foes since the withdrawal of U.S. troops in August. There was no immediate comment from the U.S. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 14:36:14 GMT /news/2021-10-11/the-taliban-says-u-s-has-agreed-to-provide-humanitarian-assistance-to-afghanistan The Associated Press /2021-09-24/aid-official-warns-of-a-bleak-situation-in-afghanistan-as-winter-approaches The head of Save the Children in Afghanistan says it has been difficult to operate under the Taliban and their restrictions on women. Without humanitarian aid, he predicts serious casualties ahead. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:12:49 GMT /2021-09-24/aid-official-warns-of-a-bleak-situation-in-afghanistan-as-winter-approaches Leila Fadel, Amy Isackson, Kat Lonsdorf, Summer Thomad /2021-09-23/floridas-surgeon-general-inequities-in-covid-vaccination-and-afghan-refugees-in-south-florida Joseph Ladapo is Florida's new surgeon general, an outspoken critic of mask mandates and lockdowns. Plus, inequities in Florida's vaccine distribution and a local organization assisting with Afghan refugee resettlement. Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:07:01 GMT /2021-09-23/floridas-surgeon-general-inequities-in-covid-vaccination-and-afghan-refugees-in-south-florida Chris Remington