Salma Niazi
@salmaniazi.bsky.social
Afghan female journalist | Founder and editor in chief @theafghantimes.com Contact me: Salma.niazi@theafghantimes.com
U.S. Sanctions, War and Climate Inflicting a Heavy Mental Health Toll in Afghanistan A generation of young Afghans is struggling with unemployment and the consequent psychological distress. www.truthdig.com/articles/u-s...
U.S. Sanctions, War and Climate Inflicting Heavy Mental Health Toll in Afghanistan
A generation of young Afghans is struggling with unemployment and the consequent psychological distress.
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Thrilled to share this important article from Huge thanks to Barry Walsh for creating it, and congrats to everyone involved!
Barry Walsh@bazwalsh85.bsky.social · 6mo agoPart 4 of my #OYW2025 series features a journalist amplifying Afghan women, AI eliminating refugees hiring bias, and a first 24/7 mental health helpline. focusondiversity.ie/2026/01/02/p...
23 Family Members Trapped Under Rubble After Pakistani Airstrikes in Nangarhar
23 Family Members Trapped Under Rubble After Pakistani Airstrikes in Nangarhar - The Afghan Times
23 members of a single family were trapped under rubble following Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, with four recovered so far and the remaining still missing. The strikes took place at aro...
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17 Civilians, Including 11 Children, Killed in Pakistani Airstrike on Home in Nangarhar
17 Civilians, Including 11 Children, Killed in Pakistani Airstrike on Home in Nangarhar - The Afghan Times
At least 17 civilians, including 11 children, were killed in a Pakistani airstrike on a farmer’s home in the Behsood district of Nangarhar Province in eastern Afghanistan, Taliban authorities reported...
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Eight School Students Killed in Pakistani Airstrikes in Eastern Afghanistan
Eight School Students Killed in Pakistani Airstrikes in Eastern Afghanistan - The Afghan Times
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Education, under the control of the Taliban government, says eight school students were killed and one madrasa student was wounded in Pakistani airstrikes carried out overnig...
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Congratulations! @salmaniazi 👏 🙏 “Lyra McKee stood for truth and fearlessness, and receiving an award in her name reminds me that journalism can give hope even in the darkest moments. It motivates me to keep telling stories that need to be heard.”
Lyra McKee award for bravery goes to Salma Niazi from Afghanistan | The Freelance
...while murder trial drags on.
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Very many congratulations to you, Salma. It is great and important work that you have done and continue to do. bsky.app/profile/nujl...
NUJ London Freelance@nujlfb.bsky.social · 11mo agoCongratulations! @salmaniazi 👏 🙏 “Lyra McKee stood for truth and fearlessness, and receiving an award in her name reminds me that journalism can give hope even in the darkest moments. It motivates me to keep telling stories that need to be heard.”
Zetaluiss: The Afghan Times, the media that gives women a voice against the Taliban Salma Niazi is a young woman from Afghanistan who founded in 2022 a platform focused on forgotten people.
The Afghan Times, the media that gives women a voice against the Taliban - Zeta
Salma Niazi is a young woman from Afghanistan who founded in 2022 The Afghan Times, a platform focused on forgotten people: women and children
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Escalating Crisis: Afghan Migrants in Pakistan Face Raids, Arrests, and Deportations
Escalating Crisis: Afghan Migrants in Pakistan Face Raids, Arrests, and Deportations - The Afghan Times
Parisa had always thought of Pakistan as a temporary refuge. After fleeing Afghanistan in 2023, she believed that Islamabad could offer a safe haven from the Taliban’s wrath. As a journalist and women...
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Female Afghan Martial Artist Arrested in Islamabad, Fears Deportation to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan Nargis Dowlatshahi, an Afghan sportswoman and martial artist, finds herself in a dire situation after being arrested by Islamabad police this morning.
Female Afghan Martial Artist Arrested in Islamabad, Fears Deportation to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan - The Afghan Times
Nargis Dowlatshahi, an Afghan sportswoman and martial artist, finds herself in a dire situation after being arrested by Islamabad police this morning. The young woman, who fled Afghanistan a year ago ...
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Taliban Leader Bans Windows Overlooking Neighboring Homes to Restrict Women’s Visibility
Taliban Leader Bans Windows Overlooking Neighboring Homes to Restrict Women’s Visibility - The Afghan Times
The Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has issued a directive banning the construction of windows in residential buildings that overlook neighboring homes, particularly those housing wom...
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Taliban Reaffirms Ban on Women Working in NGOs, Expands Restrictions
Taliban Reaffirms Ban on Women Working in NGOs, Expands Restrictions - The Afghan Times
The Taliban has doubled down on its ban on women working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), issuing a follow-up directive on December 26, 2024, to enforce the controversial measure first announ...
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🖊️ 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 The Afghan woman reporter who won Thomson’s Young Journalist of the Year award shares her extraordinary journey working in secret under the Taliban's oppressive rule. Read more: bit.ly/49A6vlu #Afghanistan
In 2021, Aisha was banned from competing in sports. In 2023, she was forced into marriage. Now, as she cradles her infant daughter, Aisha has embarked on a new struggle: fighting to secure a future for her child in a society that denies women basic rights. Read full story⬇️
‘You Will Not Grow Up in Silence’: A Former Athlete Mother’s Fight for Freedom - The Afghan Times
It is a cold December day in Kabul, the biting wind swirling through crowded streets where men clad in thick coats shuffle past shuttered shops and muted markets. Hidden behind a nondescript door in a...
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🎙️Open Mic Ep 8 with Sana Siddiqi – The Afghan Times Podcast Listen to her⬇️
Open Mic Ep 8 with Sana Siddiqi – The Afghan Times Podcast - The Afghan Times
In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Sana Siddiqi, a young woman from Kabul, Afghanistan, who shares her journey of resilience in the face of adversity. Listen now Born and raised i...
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Afghan Women Celebrate Shab-e-Yalda in Secrecy Amid Taliban Restrictions
Afghan Women Celebrate Shab-e-Yalda in Secrecy Amid Taliban Restrictions - The Afghan Times
In the shadow of Taliban-imposed restrictions, Afghan women activists gathered in secret to celebrate Shab-e-Yalda, an ancient tradition marking the longest night of the year. The once-vibrant festivi...
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🎙️Open Mic: Ep 9 with Wazhma Sayel – The Afghan Times Podcast Listen to her⬇️
Open Mic: Ep 9 with Wazhma Sayel – The Afghan Times Podcast - The Afghan Times
In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Wazhma Sayel, a young woman from Kunduz, Afghanistan. Listen now "They say what lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared...
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Open Mic: Ep 7 with Zuhal Faizi – The Afghan Times Podcast Listen here⬇️
Open Mic: Ep 7 with Zuhal Faizi – The Afghan Times Podcast - The Afghan Times
In this episode of Open Mic, Zuhal Faizi talks about her struggles as an Afghan girl fighting for her right to education. She shares her dreams, the pain of seeing them shattered by repeated bans on g...
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Open Mic: Ep 7 with Zuhal Faizi – The Afghan Times Podcast - The Afghan Times
In this episode of Open Mic, Zuhal Faizi talks about her struggles as an Afghan girl fighting for her right to education. She shares her dreams, the pain of seeing them shattered by repeated bans on g...
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🏆 An Afghan woman journalist has been named Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year 2024. Despite immense risks, her fearless reporting for @theafghantimes.bsky.social exposes the harsh realities of life under Taliban rule. #Awards #Afghanistan #Journalism @fpalondon.bsky.social
In deafening silence, on December 3rd the Taliban ordered the closure of midwifery and nursing training centers, effectively removing one of the last remaining educational pathways for women. theafghantimes.com/dreams-locke...
Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan - The Afghan Times
The sun was low over Kabul, casting a soft orange glow on the mountains as Amina stepped out of her modest home. Her bag was slung over her shoulder, filled with notebooks and a well-thumbed anatomy t...
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Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan “What’s happening?” Amina asked. One of her classmates, Zohra, looked at her, eyes brimming with anger and despair. “They’ve closed it. They told us not to come back.” Read the full story here⬇️
Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan - The Afghan Times
The sun was low over Kabul, casting a soft orange glow on the mountains as Amina stepped out of her modest home. Her bag was slung over her shoulder, filled with notebooks and a well-thumbed anatomy t...
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Afghan new school year begins with more than 1 million girls barred from education During a WhatsApp call, there was a moment of silence. Marwa spoke calmly, saying “I feel like I have buried my hopes in a dark cave.”
Afghan new school year begins with more than 1 million girls barred from education - The Afghan Times
Today marks the beginning of the school year in Afghanistan, with over two million students expected to enroll, representing a significant increase fr
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It has been reported that Afghanistan has been ranked as the saddest country in the world once again. READ MORE: theafghantimes.com/afghanistan-...
Access to clean, mineral-free water is becoming increasingly scarce in Afghanistan, exacerbating concerns over water quality and health. Residents face challenges in accessing sustainable solutions to address water scarcity. FOR MORE: Www.theafghantimes.com
The Afghan Times Launches “Open Skies, Closed Doors”: A New Initiative to Highlight the Education Crisis in Afghanistan
The Afghan Times Launches “Open Skies, Closed Doors”: A New Initiative to Highlight the Education Crisis in Afghanistan - The Afghan Times
The Afghan Times is proud to announce the launch of a new category, “Open Skies, Closed Doors,” dedicated to bringing attention to the education crisis in Afghanistan. With a focus on the struggles of...
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The Thirst of a Nation: Two Sisters’ Daily Walk for Survival in Afghanistan The country is gripped by severe drought and water scarcity, leaving many to struggle daily for access to clean water.
The Thirst of a Nation: Two Sisters’ Daily Walk for Survival in Afghanistan - The Afghan Times
In the desolate hills of rural Afghanistan, life revolves around the simplest and most essential of human needs: water. It’s dawn, and the sun casts its first light over a rugged, barren landscape. Tw...
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