Westchester resident Freshta Nazari is being honored for her work with the volunteers who welcomed her to the U.S. when she fled Afghanistan in 2021.

including Bala Hissar Fort and Kabul International Airport. Previously, these areas were controlled by the Haqqani Network, a faction within the Taliban led by Sirajuddin Haqqani, who also serves ...

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Milwaukee welcomes refugees from across the globe, including two brothers who made a harrowing journey from Afghanistan ...

One major reason behind the move is the ongoing internal power struggle between the Haqqani network and figures loyal to ...

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They helped the U.S. military order airstrikes against Taliban and Islamic State fighters and worked as drivers and ...

Barely a day passes without additional news of Taliban gains in Afghanistan. Perhaps the Afghan government and its forces will prove more resilient than many expect, but if the country continues ...