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Oct 7, 2023 · Some 2,000 people have perished after a powerful earthquake struck western Afghanistan, the Taliban said Sunday, as the nation reels from another natural disaster at a time of deep economic crisis.
Razed to the ground by the Mongols in the 12th century, the city became a renowned center for Islamic culture, architecture and learning during the reign of Timur and his descendants (1370-1507 CE). Considered part of Persia during the Safavid era (1501-1736 CE), it was not until 1863 that Herat was incorporated into the emerging Afghan state.
Sep 23, 2021 · The Taliban in Afghanistan’s western city of Herat are committing widespread and serious human rights violations against women and girls.
Jul 23, 2021 · In western Afghanistan’s biggest city, Taliban gains are causing economic distress and forcing people to pick up arms.
Oct 15, 2023 · The magnitude 6.3 quake struck the Herat province, which has already been devastated by recent tremors.
Aug 12, 2021 · Taliban claims to have taken Kandahar. The Taliban is claiming it has captured Kandahar, Afghanistan’s second-largest city. “Kandahar is completely conquered. The Mujahideen reached Martyrs ...
Oct 7, 2023 · Some 2,000 people have perished after a powerful earthquake struck western Afghanistan, the Taliban said Sunday, as the nation reels from another natural disaster at a time of deep economic crisis.
