Topic: Afghanistan
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Lamsa: the crochet enterprise threading communities together
The brand works with refugee artisans from Syria whose crafts include brightly coloured handwoven bags with punchy designs
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Hamed Amiri on his new book The Other Boy: ‘There is light at the end of the tunnel’
The author has turned his journey fleeing from Afghanistan to Wales into a book for young readers. He hopes the story will help children understand what it means to be a refugee
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For Afghans in the Netherlands, TikTok Live can turn grief into conflict
After violent incidents in Afghanistan, TikTok Live becomes a gathering point for Afghans abroad — but users say the conversations can quickly spiral into accusation, hostility and ethnic division
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The best novels about friendship and all its complexities
Books that do a fantastic job of exploring the pure love and tensions that can be found in friendships across all ages
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Vaak Festival: a showcase of Persian-language music, film and fashion
To mark the its fifth anniversary, Vaak Records is bringing an array of Iranian and Afghan artists to London
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Afghan food is revolutionising Manchester’s culinary scene
From standout rice dishes to fragrant stews and crispy stuffed flatbreads, the flavours of Kabul and beyond have found a new northern home
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Afghan women medical students on their new lives in Scotland
One year ago, a group of 19 student doctors arrived in Edinburgh from Kabul. Here, they talk about their experiences and hopes for the future
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‘More than a dessert’: the siblings bringing Afghan ice cream to the UK
The family behind London’s WataniBox are preserving culture and tradition through their homemade sheeryakh
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UK Afghan groups mobilise to help relief efforts after Afghanistan quake
Mosques and charities are collecting donations to provide displaced families with food, clothing and shelter
