Ali M. Latifi

Ali M. Latifi is a freelance journalist based in Afghanistan. He was born in Kabul and grew up in California. He has reported from Afghanistan, Greece, Turkey, Washington, and more than a dozen provinces of Afghanistan.

While Afghans Tried to Flee, Boris Johnson… Saved Dogs?

While Afghans Tried to Flee, Boris Johnson… Saved Dogs? While Afghans Tried to Flee, Boris Johnson… Saved Dogs?

Leaked e-mails suggest the British PM OK’d the evacuation of rescue pets from Afghanistan last August—and they speak volumes about the occupation.

Jan 31, 2022 / Ali M. Latifi

For Afghanistan, 2021 Brought an End to One Horror—and the Beginning of Another

For Afghanistan, 2021 Brought an End to One Horror—and the Beginning of Another For Afghanistan, 2021 Brought an End to One Horror—and the Beginning of Another

Since the West abandoned Afghanistan, the violence of the occupation has ended but hunger and the cruelties of the Taliban have taken its place.

Dec 29, 2021 / Ali M. Latifi

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For a Moment, the World Glimpsed the Truth of the US Occupation For a Moment, the World Glimpsed the Truth of the US Occupation

The final days of the US occupation of Afghanistan were a nightmarish embodiment of the chaos, corruption, and violence of the last 20 years.

Sep 7, 2021 / Ali M. Latifi

In Afghanistan, We Have Never Tasted True Independence

In Afghanistan, We Have Never Tasted True Independence In Afghanistan, We Have Never Tasted True Independence

In past years, Afghans wondered if Independence Day would be disturbed by yet another bombing. This year we wonder if we can even celebrate the holiday.

Aug 19, 2021 / Ali M. Latifi

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