War in Afghanistan

The US has ended its war in Afghanistan, the bombs have stopped falling and the Taliban are back in power. But life hasn’t improved for millions of Afghans under the new government.

On a recent morning, students at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, gathered for the school’s annual Afghan culture day. Dressed in traditional clothing representing ethnicities from all over Afghanistan, students performed Afghan dances and recited poetry on a small stage decorated in black, red and green balloons — the colors […]

Matt Farwell, who served in Afghanistan War, says he’s glad that US troops are no longer there, but that he’s horrified at how the withdrawal took place. He discussed his reflections on Veterans Day with The World’s host Marco Werman.

Thousands of Afghans rushed to leave Afghanistan when the Taliban retook control of the country. Many had to make split-second decisions about what to pack in a small bag or backpack.

Shirin Jaafari, a reporter at The World since 2015, shares why she was so passionate about returning to Afghanistan and what it took to get her there — and back — safely.