The Armed Resistance Against the Taliban Is Still Here
The Taliban say they don’t exist, but small groups of loosely linked resistance fighters still operate across Afghanistan and beyond.
‘I Was on a Kill List’: Queer Afghans Say They’re Being Hunted and Tortured
“The Taliban regime is truly the dark ages for Afghan LGBTQ people,” a 21-year-old gay artist in Kabul said.
Afghanistan’s First Ultramarathon Runner Is Still Running From the Taliban
26-year-old Ayat blazed a trail for women runners in Afghanistan, but a year after the Taliban’s return to power, she’s been unable to find a new permanent home for herself or her family.
Is China Replacing the US in Afghanistan? A Reality Check.
Some small-time Chinese entrepreneurs are thriving in Afghanistan, but state-backed mining and infrastructure projects are still in talks.
‘They Can’t Overcome This’: Why The Taliban Can’t Agree On Anything
A year after they seized power, the Taliban is plagued by internal arguments about what an Islamic government in Afghanistan should look like, and girls’ education is the biggest casualty.
Powerful Photos That Defined the Taliban’s Return in Afghanistan
The Taliban's swift takeover of Kabul following the collapse of the Afghan government last August sparked a humanitarian crisis as thousands attempted to flee.
Insular Japan Opened Its Borders to Ukrainians. Will It Do the Same for Others?
“I don’t know what the difference is, why you have to be treated discriminately,” an Afghan refugee said of Japan’s immigration policy.
Surreal Photos From the Taliban’s First Year Back in Power
Afghan society has undergone a dramatic transformation since the Taliban swept to power one year ago.
The Taliban Vowed to End Afghanistan's Heroin Trade. What Happened Next?
A year on from the Taliban’s takeover, VICE World News looks at what impact the regime has had on global drug supply.
His Son Fell From a US Plane During the Taliban Takeover. A Year On, Life Is ‘Hell.’
“Death is much better than the life we go through,” said the father, as his family grapples with both grief and the harsh realities of Taliban rule.