Model Blasted for Instagram Post Wearing Burka to "Embrace Diversity"

In an attempt to promote her book about climate change, British actress-turned-activist Lily Cole, came under fire on Instagram. In a now-deleted Instagram post, Cole was wearing a blue burka, and next to it was an image of herself with the burka pulled up, revealing her face.

Taliban Takeover: Kabul Removes Images of Women From Storefront Displays

On August 15, 2021, Afghanistan's capital fell to the Taliban. As the city falls, the country's president abandoned the presidential palace, joining Afghans' exodus scrambling to leave the country. Heavily armed Taliban fighters started setting checkpoints and occupying the government district. Ultimately, the Taliban entered the presidential palace.

Afghan Girl Braves Grave Threats to Lead Women’s Orchestra

A young teenager in Afghanistan braved grave threats from family and religious authorities to lead a women’s orchestra in the capital city of Kabul.

Afghanistan: Religiosity on the Rise Among Kabul Residents

Kabul residents said that their religiosity has increased noticeably of late with more people visiting the mosque and urging women to wear the veil.

Islamic State and Taliban Declare Jihad Against One Another

IS leader Abu Bakar Al Baghdadi and Taliban chief Mullah Mohammad Omar declared jihad against each other after the former called the latter a foolish, illiterate warlord.

Afghan Woman Lynched After Being Falsely Accused of Burning the Quran

An Afghan woman who was lynched to death by a mob that falsely accused her of burning a Quran was finally given a burial by women’s rights activists.

Afghan Family Persecute Daughter after Mullah Rapes Her at Mosque

After a mullah raped a 10-year-old girl inside a mosque in Afghanistan, members of her family openly planned to kill her so they could save their grace.