#1: Life under the Taliban

The new ‘Dark Era’ of Taliban

A new series of articles on the situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized power in August 2021. Women and men from many different parts of the country tell us their stories.

Climate crisis boosts displacement

Report from the panel discussion on 4 November 2021 with Adil Najam, Raya Muttarak and Jane Linekar.

The event was held against the backdrop of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place in Glasgow from October 31 to the 12 November 2021.

The Renewal of the Palestinian Movement. A Transnational Unity from Below?

Report from the webinar on 28 October 2021 with Yara Hawari, Ahmed Abu Artema and Mohammed El-Kurd

The Webinar dealt with the current protest movement in Palestine and explored the question as to whether it represents a new unity from below.

Syria: In the interest of justice

Can criminal trials against Syrian war criminals contribute to more justice?

Report form the panel discussion on 7 October 2021 on the occasion of current proceedings in Europe to investigate war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria.

Taliban’s Takeover: Afghan Women’s Rights Under Grave Attack

by Nazila Jamshidi

Women’s rights and their role in society are once again a tragedy unfolding in front of the world’s eyes. More than any other group in Afghanistan, women have spearheaded the concept of democracy, freedom and human rights.

Life in the Islamic Emirate of 2021

by Ali M. Latifi

The Taliban are now in full control of Afghanistan, have presented a government and have already broken their first promises. About the current situation on the ground, a report by Ali M. Latifi.

Afghanistan Peace Talks. A Road to Nowhere?

Report from the Webinar on 26 April 2021

The discussion with prominent experts dealt with the chances for a sustainable peace process and a lasting ceasefire between the government and the Taliban.

Afghan women – the quintessence for peace

by Heela Najibullah

UN Resolution 1325 demands to include women's full equal participation in peacebuilding. However, Afghan women's voices are marginalized. Only 4 out of 21 members of Afghan goverment's negotiation team are women and zero in…

Study: From Austria to Afghanistan

Forced return and a new migration cycle

The study by VIDC consultant Ali Ahmad looks into the question of how deportees in Afghanistan are doing after their return. We spoke with 16 men in Afghanistan who had to return from Austria.

Afghanistan: The U.S.-Taliban Agreement could be reviewed

One year after the signing of the peace agreement between the US and the Taliban, there is still no peace in the country. VIDC consultant Ali Ahmad reports on recent developments.