Why G7 leaders, including the UK, risk being complicit in a global famine
The world’s richest countries can stop millions of people dying of starvation — but only if they choose to act.
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Taliban condemn girls to a “lifetime of lockdown” by shutting schools
Shukria Barakzai saw the damage first-hand under the last regime when she ran secret lessons from her flat in Kabul.
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Afghan kidnappings leave families in the dark
Since the Taliban regained power, huge numbers have disappeared – including eight Britons and two Americans – with no recourse…
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How refugees strengthen democracy and solidarity
Those who have had to flee their countries can be architects of political repair, both in their host societies and…
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“We’re lacking real leadership”: Rory Stewart on Ukrainian refugees
The former UK international development secretary explains how a global refugee coalition would allow the West to show moral leadership.
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Afghans who fled to Pakistan now find their lives blocked at every turn
Refugees from the country know they were lucky to escape the Taliban, but now find themselves homeless, stateless and broke.
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John Simpson’s Diary: In Afghanistan food is scarce, poverty is spreading and fear is everywhere
The full savagery of the old Taliban hasn’t returned. But sanctions are causing immense suffering.
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In January, I made ten predictions for 2021 – how did they turn out?
Our international editor’s end-of-year report card.
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