GOP Representative Introduces Resolution to Pursue Impeachment of Austin Following Afghanistan Withdrawal

August 26, 2023

Representative Cory Mills, a far-right lawmaker from Florida, has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Mills accuses Austin of disregarding crucial intelligence and overseeing a chaotic retreat from Afghanistan in 2021, resulting in the deaths of 13 American service members. Mills formally introduced the resolution to impeach Austin just one day before …

The Devaluation of Women Based on Men’s Perception of Their Facial Appearance

August 18, 2023

According to a spokesman for a key ministry of Afghanistan’s Taliban government, women lose value when men are able to see their uncovered faces in public. The spokesman, Molvi Mohammad Sadiq Akif, stated that religious scholars in the country support the idea of women keeping their faces covered when outside the home. The Taliban, …

Secluded Supreme Leader Continues to Rule From Shadows 2 Years After Taliban’s Return in Afghanistan

August 15, 2023

In the border region with Pakistan, a multitude of Afghans find themselves in a line, patiently waiting for their passports to be stamped. Their primary goal? To leave Afghanistan and never look back. The scene is chaotic, as these weary travelers are squeezed between two fences. It’s not uncommon to witness individuals passing out due …

Leaders Push for Increased Participation of Women in Higher Education

August 13, 2023

Afghanistan’s universities are prepared to reintegrate female students, but the ultimate decision lies with the Taliban’s leader as to when and if this will occur, according to an education official. The official stated that “all our leaders are in favor” of restarting girls’ education, including the ministers. The Taliban previously prohibited women from attending universities …

Official says Afghan universities will have to wait for Taliban’s permission to admit female students

August 13, 2023

Afghanistan’s universities have expressed their readiness to readmit female students, but the final decision lies with the ruling Taliban leader, according to an education official. The Taliban had previously banned women from attending universities and schools, leading to widespread condemnation. Afghanistan is the only country in the world with such restrictions on female education. Higher …

Leaders of the Congressional Soccer Caucus urge FIFA to officially acknowledge Afghanistan’s women’s team

August 12, 2023

A bipartisan coalition, including the co-chairs of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, is urging the President of FIFA to grant the Afghanistan Women’s Football team permission to represent their nation in global competitions. The team members fled Afghanistan following the Taliban’s rise to power in 2021 and have found refuge in Australia. However, FIFA currently views …

Malala Yousafzai and Her Husband Embrace the “Barbie” Trend: “This Barbie Doll is a Nobel Prize Winner, While He’s Ken”

August 2, 2023

Malala Yousafzai, the renowned advocate for girls’ education, recently had a lighthearted moment with her husband that she playfully dubbed her “Barbie” moment. Sharing a photo on Instagram, Yousafzai jokingly stated, “This Barbie has a Nobel Prize,” as she posed with her husband, Asser Malik, inside a prop box from the “Barbie” movie. Making light …

Taliban Mandates Closure of Beauty Salons in Afghanistan Despite Unusual Public Outcry

July 27, 2023

Sadiq Akif Mahjer, spokesperson for the Taliban-run Virtue and Vice Ministry, announced on Tuesday that all beauty salons in Afghanistan are now required to close as the one-month deadline set by the Taliban has ended. However, it is unclear whether force will be used against salons that do not comply with the edict. This latest …

Bowe Bergdahl’s Desertion Conviction Voided by Judge Due to Conflict-of-Interest Concerns

July 26, 2023

A federal judge, Reggie Walton, made a significant ruling on Tuesday that overturned the military conviction of Bowe Bergdahl, a former U.S. Army soldier. Bergdahl had pleaded guilty to desertion after leaving his post in Afghanistan and being captured and tortured by the Taliban. Judge Walton’s decision was based on the fact that the military …

Will Tom Cotton’s Immigration Strategy Harm Afghan Allies?

July 21, 2023

A new bill introduced by Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) is endangering the latest effort to assist the tens of thousands of Afghans who supported the American mission in Afghanistan. This bill has been met with strong opposition from over 40 retired military officers, including four-star generals like Stanley McChrystal, as well as more than 20 …