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Let’s Talk About: The withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan parallels history of Soviet intervention in the country

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol October 12, 2021
Considering the recent events in Afghanistan, it’s important to address and discuss these events in relation to parallels in history.
Inside the Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center in Roxbury. Massachusetts. Governor Charlie Baker said in a tweet Tuesday the state is ready to assist Afghan refugees coming into the country following the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan's capital city, Kabul. ANH NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston advocacy groups prepare for Afghan refugees’ arrival

Daily Free Press Staff September 13, 2021
As refugees Afghanistan amidst the Taliban's takeover, Boston advocacy groups prepare to help.
David Vine, professor of anthropology at American University, explained the post-9/11 refugee crisis at a virtual event with the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies Sept. 30. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Anthropology researcher examines full scope of post-9/11 conflicts, refugee consequences

Caroline Bowden October 7, 2020
For every viral image of overflowing passengers crossing an ocean or families packed into tents in a refugee camp, there are millions more people, unphotographed, experiencing the same suffering.
Lessons from the Left: It’s time to let go of the Bergdhal case

Lessons from the Left: It’s time to let go of the Bergdhal case

Anna Stroinski October 24, 2017

So the infamous Bowe Bergdahl is back in the news cycle. Remember him, the soldier who walked off a United States Army base in Afghanistan, was captured and held by the Taliban for five years and got traded...

GAMADES: Election season takes focus off bigger issues

GAMADES: Election season takes focus off bigger issues

Lucy Gamades November 2, 2015

There was another pre-election pageant on Wednesday. The U.S. Republican presidential candidates took the stage for the third time, and as usual, there was extensive commentary everywhere on the Internet:...

EDIT: Abandoning Malala

Daily Free Press Admin November 11, 2013

To those in the West, Malala Yousafzai is the perfect face for the equal rights movements in the Middle East. Her story and her activism garnered international attention, especially once the Taliban ambushed...

RYAN: Can we get a recount?

Daily Free Press Admin October 17, 2013

Normally I pay about as much attention to the Nobel Prizes as I do to Miley Cyrus’s fashion advice. However, this time around, I had no choice but to make an exception. A Friday press release from the...

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