The article from August 15, 2026 discusses the expanding forest fire in the Belgian nature park Hohen Venn, the fifth anniversary of the Taliban’s power in Afghanistan, finding solutions for underage refugees in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, and the debate about air conditioning as a potential problem or solution. (translated)
Since the Taliban retook power in 2021, Afghan women have been experiencing a regime of severe repression, with prohibitions on education and access to many jobs, while some defy these restrictions by pursuing secret studies despite the fear of being arrested. (translated)
The article describes how the secret Schreibworkshop Goldene Nadel helps young women in Afghanistan resist the Taliban's repression by providing a space for literary expression and mutual support in difficult times, illustrated by personal stories of participants who face danger and restrictions but continue to seek hope and dignity. (translated)
Five years since the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan, the anniversary ceremonies in Kabul were overshadowed by a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions of people affected and serious restrictions imposed on women and girls, despite official claims regarding the respect for their rights. (translated)
Baber Khan Sahel and his family, evacuated from Afghanistan after the Taliban took Kabul, are starting a new life in Campaspero, Valladolid, after five years of uncertainty and waiting to be able to return home. (translated)
Five years to the day after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, I want to talk about the women of Afghanistan. Those who secretly teach their daughters to read, who are erased from public space, who are forbidden to study, to work, and (translated)
The Taliban returned to power in August 2021 when the United States and its allies withdrew from the country. The Taliban claims that all its decisions are in accordance with Islamic sharia law and that they have religious justification. (translated)
On August 15, 2026, the tagesschau reported on various topics, including successes in the firefighting efforts of a forest fire in the Eifel, the fifth anniversary of the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan, the discussion about deportations to Afghanistan, an earthquake in Indonesia with fatalities, the Rave the Planet parade in Berlin, as well as the victory of Hamburg's Owen Ansah in the 200 meters at the European Athletics Championships, and the preparation of Elversberg for the first Bundesliga football match. (translated)
"Afghanistan has become the scene of one of the worst human rights crises in the world": five years after the fall of Kabul and the takeover by the Taliban, @hrw researcher @FereshtaAbbasi presents a very bleak assessment. (translated)
The article describes the case of Abdul S., a 25-year-old Afghan who has been in deportation custody since June despite having no criminal record and a permanent job in Germany, while Germany is increasingly deporting people without criminal records to Afghanistan, which is linked to political decisions and collaborations with the Taliban, and faces intense criticism in society. (translated)
In an analysis of the situation in Afghanistan five years after the Taliban took power, it is emphasized how women's rights have been restricted and how the country has become safer but less free, with particular concern for widespread poverty and the lack of education for girls. (translated)
Five years after the Taliban's takeover, correspondent Wilma van der Maten describes the heartbreaking stories of Afghans who have settled in Pakistan, like her former neighbor Mursal, who lost her husband and fled to Germany with her children, while still feeling their pain and the global apathy towards their suffering. (translated)
Five years after their return to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban leaders celebrate their rule despite the suffocating restrictions on human rights condemned by the UN, which particularly affect women and worsen the humanitarian crisis in the country. (translated)
The article summarizes current topics such as the ongoing firefighting efforts after the forest fire in the Eifel, historically low water levels in the Rhine, the expiration of the ceasefire between Iran and the USA, five years since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, a strong earthquake on the Indonesian island of Flores, the success of sprinter Ansah at the European Athletics Championships, and the preparations of the SV Elversberg team for their first Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen. (translated)
A la sociedad occidental se nos debería caer la cara de vergüenza por el abandono en el que hemos dejado a las mujeres de Afganistán cinco años después de la llegada de los talibanes. Sin derechos, sin educación, sin posibilidad de nada, sometidas, esclavizadas...Un horror #Afganistán #DerechosHumanos #Mujeres
The article focuses on the current exodus of migrants to Ceuta, the increasing number of children taken from families by Czech authorities, and the situation in Afghanistan after five years of Taliban rule, including the opinions of experts and organizations such as Doctors Without Borders. (translated)
OPEN LETTER: Mr. @bundeskanzler, five years ago today the Taliban conquered Kabul. Barefoot, in sandals, on mopeds. They dealt a humiliating defeat to NATO and also to Germany. You, Mr. Merz, passionately advocated for it in the German Bundestag 20 years prior. (translated)
Five years after the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, the rights of women and girls have been significantly restricted, while the country's economy has recovered, but the quality of life for the population remains low as the needs for humanitarian assistance continue to grow. (translated)
The article by Susanne Koelbl highlights the desperate situation of women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule and calls on Germany to open legal pathways for them to gain recognition of freedom and job opportunities, which would be beneficial for both sides. (translated)
Five years after the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan, residents talk about how their lives have drastically changed, with strict rules affecting education, work, and personal freedoms, and many people are struggling to adapt to this new reality. (translated)
