Ali M Latifi

Once considered a safe haven for Hazara Shia Muslims, Dasht-e-Barchi has come under increased attacks in recent years.

Residents of the Shia neighbourhood blame the government for the attack that has killed 58, mostly students.

The killing of Hazaras highlights the plight of the ethnic minority who are forced to leave Afghanistan for work.

Australia admits to abuses by Australian special forces stationed in Afghanistan dating back to 2005.

Anger and shock among students after 22 students killed in attack as Afghan gov’t announces day of mourning.

Afghans have flocked to a herbalist who offers free ‘cure’ but authorities seek his arrest, calling him a fraud.

Herat, the hotbed of coronavirus cases, poses a challenge as Kabul struggles to implement measures to check COVID-19.

As COVID-19 cases are reported in Afghanistan concerns are raised if country’s healthcare system can handle an outbreak.

Nine people were killed last week by unknown gunmen in Afghan capital but residents deny they were drug addicts.

Abdullah Abdullah, who serves as chief executive, issues decree a day after he contested the presidential poll results.