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Ruchi Kumar is an independent journalist covering conflict, politics and development stories from Afghanistan and India.

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ISIS Is Back and Threatens to Be Deadlier Than Ever

NEW HOME OF TERROR

After losing its territory in Iraq and Syria, ISIS has a new haven where it is plotting more of the terror attacks that have already killed hundreds of people this year.

Ruchi Kumar, Zuhal Ahad | Published Mar 09, 2024

Film Inspired by ISIS Wife Forces Mom Into Living Nightmare

MESSY

A controversial new film about women recruited by ISIS is already having some real-life ramifications.

Ruchi Kumar | Published Dec 27, 2022

Why America Just Set Free the ‘Pablo Escobar of Afghanistan’

INSIDE MAN?

The U.S. took a big risk by releasing this infamous Afghan drug lord and Taliban ally. It could very well backfire.

Ruchi Kumar | Published Oct 08, 2022
opinion

Kabul’s Evacuation Crisis Has People Falling From the Sky

‘HELP THEM. PLEASE.’

I’m a woman journalist who has lived in Afghanistan for eight years. Now I’m helping evacuate citizens, and the horror show I’ve witnessed will stay with me for life.

Ruchi Kumar | Published Aug 16, 2021

The Taliban Is Ready to Be Al Qaeda’s ‘Darling’ Again

TOGETHER AT LAST

Now that the U.S. is withdrawing all troops from Afghanistan by September, the Taliban and al Qaeda have reinvigorated their co-fighting alliance.

Sami Yousafzai, Ruchi Kumar | Published May 04, 2021
exclusive

Taliban Vows ‘Nightmare’ for U.S. Troops Left in Afghanistan

ENDGAME

After Biden administration officials said there would be a delay in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban promised to turn the final months into “a nightmare.”

Sami Yousafzai, Ruchi Kumar | Published Apr 14, 2021

Last Bid for Afghan Deal Before Biden Admits U.S. Must Stay

LAST CHANCE SALOON

Trump pledged to bring American troops home by May 1. Biden is desperate to keep that promise, but Afghan sources say it’s too late to get a deal.

Ruchi Kumar | Published Mar 25, 2021

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