Afghanistan’s famed carpet industry is facing its biggest crisis since the Taliban took over in mid-August. Due to the US freeze on its financial assets and border closures, the carpet exports have plummeted. It has brought uncertainty to millions of people who depend on the sector. Al Jazeea’s Hashem Ahelbarra reports from Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Aghanistan #Taliban
The Taliban came to power promising to respect women’s rights and allow girls’ education – in line with Islamic precepts. But high schools and public universities are still closed across Afghanistan as the group says it still needs time to sort out the logistics of allowing female students back. But the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif is the exception that proves the rule. Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra reports. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Afghanistan #Taliban #Education #Women #Girls
As China moves to engage with the Taliban, it is setting its sights on Afghanistan’s vast mineral resources. The interim government wants Chinese recognition so that mining can begin. The plans could threaten some of the nation’s archaeological treasures. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from Mes Aynak, Afghanistan. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Afghanistan #Taliban #AfghanCopperMines
As a humanitarian crisis looms in Afghanistan, border trade with Pakistan could play a crucial role. But corruption and smuggling are slowing the flow of goods — and leaving tonnes of much-needed food rotting in trucks. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports from the Torkham crossing. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Taliban #AlJazeeraEnglish #Afghanistan-Pakistan
HRH Prince Turki al-Faisal on 9/11, Afghanistan and America’s role in the Middle East The former diplomat and intelligence chief opens up to CNBC’s Hadley Gamble about his time in Afghanistan, America’s role in the region and what he believes are the greatest challenges for the Middle East. __________________________________ Subscribe to CNBC International TV: http://cnb.cx/2wAkfMv Subscribe to CNBC International: http://cnb.cx/2gft82z Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cnbcinternational Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cnbcinternational/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/cnbci
First commercial civilian flight since Taliban took Kabul takes off from the capital’s airport. Departure comes after Qatar and Turkey helped to repair the runway and radar. Kabul airport has been closed since U.S. ended evacuation operations on Monday. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Afghanistan #KabulAirport #Mazar-i-Sharif #operational #domestic #international #flights
Hundreds of Afghans packed into a US Air Force cargo plane leaving Kabul on Sunday as the Taliban took control. 640 people were reportedly on board, far more than its capacity. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ #Aljazeeraenglish #News
At least seven people have reportedly been killed at Kabul airport as hundreds of people desperately tried to flee the country after the Taliban seized control. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ #Aljazeeraenglish #Newsfeed
The Taliban have taken control of Jalalabad, capital of Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, early on Sunday morning without a fight, according to officials and a resident. This effectively leaves the capital Kabul as the last major urban area under government control – it follows the Taliban’s seizure of the major northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif. The collapse of the eastern city would mean another major setback for President Ashraf Ghani’s government and will put the Taliban effectively in control of most of the country. Al Jazeera’s Charlotte Bellis joins us live from Kabul for the latest updates. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our […]
Afghanistan’s interior minister has revealed to Al Jazeera the government’s plan to stop the Taliban. He said the government is throwing support behind local uprising movements and focusing on securing main highways, large cities and border crossings. Al Jazeera’s Charlotte Bellis has this exclusive report with the minister. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
