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Return of repressive decrees undermines vows last year of more moderate regime than in 1990s
Amid the Taliban takeover, ancient artefacts are finding their way to international collectors
Millions of Afghans are at risk of famine but new rulers defy potential donors and crack down on women
Rule-breaking teachers defy Taliban to provide lessons
Militant group U-turns after classes were set to resume for first time since August takeover
While Ukraine dominates attention, the Taliban is taking the opportunity to target its opponents
Senior civil servant claims the prime minister’s decision went against the judgment of officials
Artist Sir Christopher Le Brun and his son, Edmund, have created painterly rugs that highlight the skills of local artisans
Executive order splits funds between families of September 11 victims and humanitarian aid
Simple, direct prose offers vivid snapshots of a country beset by war and violence
Aid agencies call for unblocking of cash flows to Afghanistan as humanitarian crisis deepens
Humanitarian disaster intensifies as sanctions against Taliban hinder imports of basic goods
Taking a rigid stand against the Taliban leaves Afghans starving
Prospects for patients have improved thanks to everyday tech enabling medics to call on the expertise of their peers abroad
Prime minister calls allegation he authorised evacuation of Nowzad animals and staff ‘total rhubarb’
Message from Foreign Office official says ‘PM has just authorised’ charity’s ‘staff and animals’ to be flown out
Charities call for support for public sector salaries to prevent collapse of essential services
Imran Khan welcomed Islamists’ conquest but is struggling to contain emboldened extremists at home
Afghani has fallen almost 25% against the dollar since the Taliban seized power in August
It is 30 years since Alec Russell’s last visit to the country — and the welcome extended to Afghan refugees shows how far it has come since the fall of communism
The rushed mission to help Afghans fleeing the Taliban brought scenes of tragedy
Record numbers have attempted the mountainous route from the Italian border this year
Team train with Leeds United after being helped to flee the Taliban by Kim Kardashian and an orthodox rabbi
A humanitarian carve-out to UN sanctions is a welcome but belated step
Millions face starvation this winter after the withdrawal of foreign aid after the Islamist group took power
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