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Another day, another protest in Kabul. Yesterday the spokesperson for the Taliban, Zabiullah Mujahid said the demonstrations were illegal. Today these women are out on the streets again #Afghanistan
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We were happy to join this day of action and solidarity with @afghanvoiceplus @dewa_trust @AA_Paiwand @STWuk Afghanistan Peace Project
Stop The Arms Fair!@StopTheArmsFair8 Sep 2021
Round up of yesterday's solidarity with #Afghanistan day of action, with Afghan speakers condemning UK military spending, saying they are tired from 40 years of war & calling on all to oppose the arms trade or “our silence will contribute to the blood on faces of innocent people"
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.@UN_Women is committed to stay and deliver in #Afghanistan in the long-run. Our commitment to the women and girls of Afghanistan is stronger than ever. @unwomenafghan Read also: unwo.men/zozO50G66sH  #StayandDeliver
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Interesting thread challenging US myths #afghanistan
Paul D. Miller@PaulDMiller212 Aug 2021
As Afghanistan collapses, I see a few myths taking root. I'd like to respond to some of them.
Biden Must Call Off B52 Bombing of Afghan Cities | article from @PortsideOrg @medeabenjamin #NicolasJSDavies | portside.org/2021-08-11/bide…

Biden Must Call Off B52 Bombing of Afghan Cities | Portside

Nine provincial capitals in Afghanistan have fallen to the Taliban in six days—Zaranj, Sheberghan, Sar-e-Pul, Kunduz, Taloqan, Aybak, Farah, Pul-e-Khumri, and Faizabad. Meanwhile, fighting continues...

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Keep the terrible suffering of Afghanistan in the news #Afghanistanbleeds All minds need to think what to do. Oh #AfghanTaliban take care of the people of Afghanistan. #PeaceForAfghanistan #Endtheviolence
Henry@Henrietta_12 Aug 2021
Taliban seizes Ghazni, Afghanistan gov’t offers ‘share in power’ aje.io/g6eez7 via @AJEnglish

Taliban claims to have taken Kandahar as onslaught continues

The armed group has been advancing rapidly across Afghanistan seizing at least 11 provincial capitals in a week.

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This article explains the reasons for the hashtag #SanctionPakistan trend on social media
Henry@Henrietta_12 Aug 2021
#SanctionPakistan trends as violence rages in Afghanistan aje.io/fvgfwv via @AJEnglish

#SanctionPakistan trends as violence rages in Afghanistan

Twitter hashtag shows the antipathy many Afghans hold for perceived role of their neighbour in the continuing war.

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Abdul, are you ok ? Afghanistan is under attack, dozens of innocent civilians are being slaughtered every passing day. No I am not ok .☹️
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Living with the Taliban - mailchi.mp/07cbce086290/with…
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Afghan Peace Projects @MayaAnneEvans speaking at this @STWuk event Afghanistan - A war that should never have happened..actionnetwork.org/events/afg…

Afghanistan: A War That Should Never Have Happened

Join this discussion as we assess the damage of the occupation with Tariq Ali, Phyllis Bennis and Malalai Joya.

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The 20 year occupation of Afghanistan has been a complete catastrophe. On 4 Aug we assess the damage of the occupation, look at the future for #Afghanistan and assess the West’s strategy in the region with @TariqAli_News, @PhyllisBennis & @malalaijoya_dc. actionnetwork.org/events/afg…

Afghanistan: A War That Should Never Have Happened

Join this discussion as we assess the damage of the occupation with Tariq Ali, Phyllis Bennis and Malalai Joya.

actionnetwork.org
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Wonderfully written today’s long read #Afghanistan and #Refugees theguardian.com/world/2021/j…

‘We tried to be joyful enough to deserve our new lives’: What it’s really like to be a refugee in...

The long read: As a child, I fled Afghanistan with my family. When we arrived in Britain after a harrowing journey, we thought we could start our new life in safety. But the reality was very different

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Danish Siddiqui: Indian photojournalist killed in Afghanistan ://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-57859652
Afghan family trapped in Istanbul airport after fleeing Taliban threats | theguardian.com/world/2021/j…

Afghan family trapped in Istanbul airport after fleeing Taliban threats

Family of 16 had hoped to claim asylum in Russia, as thousands flee Afghanistan after troops withdrawal

theguardian.com
Yes wonderful but what about all the others girls who lost their fathers and now just struggle to survive. Smash the #meritocracy
BaristaBarrister@BaristaBarrist121 Jun 2021
Father killed by Taliban in Afghanistan when she was 11, fled to Denmark. Scored 200 goals & represented the Danish national team 98 times. studying to be a surgeon. Speaks 11 languages, on the Forbes list of Powerful Women. show your daughter a role model, show her Nadia Nadim!
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Peace Work is Care Work | @Henrietta_ blog for @NJandPNetwork #peace #Afghanistan indcatholicnews.com/news/424…

NJPN Blog: Peace work is care work | ICN

'The peace movement is dead!' a veteran activist and Catholic Worker I once knew, liked to say. Disappointing for me to hear, just when I had decided to devote my writing and activism life to...

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Football: Afghans to Play India in World Cup Qualifier #Afghanistan bit.ly/35AC12R
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Of greatest concern is Afghanistan. According to comprehensive @UNAMAnews data, at least 89 civilians were killed by international forces last year (likely all US actions.) Yet the Pentagon concedes only 20 deaths in seven events.
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F for #femicide
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Our latest newsletter: Afghans on withdrawal of US troops | put together by @Henrietta_ @MayaAnneEvans #Bamiyan #Kabul #Afghanistan #US #NATO
VCNV@vcnvuk8 Jun 2021
What Afghans say: Biden and withdrawal of troops - mailchi.mp/8dcc3a485856/with…
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