In a recording, the group’s leader declared: “We will flog the women … we will stone them to death in public [for crimes].” What does Islamic law say on the matter? And have stonings taken place?
Afghanistan
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Matzo — the Passover bread of affliction and freedom — is a timely symbol in 2024
Bread — and the lack thereof — plays a role in many corners of the world facing a crisis, from Israel and Gaza to Ukraine to Afghanistan to Sudan.
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Brown students who fled from Afghanistan advocate education for girls and women
As part of the largest U.S. airlift in history, Maryam Khademi came face-to-face with the Taliban on August 28, 2021. The scene at Kabul’s airport was chaotic with thousands fleeing the traumatic violence. “They had guns on their shoulders pointed towards us,” said Khademi, now a Brown University student. When she got closer to the […]
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Reed Leading U.S. Senate Delegation To Afghanistan, Iraq
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island is leading a congressional delegation to Afghanistan, Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries that is meant to assess the impact of American policies. Reed, the ranking Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, is being joined by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, a member of Armed Services and […]
