Infectious disease kills 2 in Afghanistan

STORY: Infectious disease kills 2 in Afghanistan DATELINE: June 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of a hospital in Afghanistan's northern Jawzjan province STORYLINE: Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus has claimed the lives of two persons including a medical doctor in Afghanistan's northern Jawzjan province over the past two weeks, provincial director for public health Zabiullah Hussaini said on Thursday. The contagious disease was transmitted from a sick butcher who visited the civil hospital for receiving medical treatment to health workers including a medical doctor weeks ago, the official said, adding that five more patients have recovered. This is the second time that health officials have reported the spread of such disease in the northern region of Afghanistan. Earlier, Najibullah Tawana, director of the health department in Jawzjan's neighboring Balkh province, reported two deaths due to infection with the disease and 10 more patients tested

Fighting terrorism a tool for U.S. to implement hegemony: Afghan expert

STORY: Fighting terrorism a tool for U.S. to implement hegemony: Afghan expert DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kabul 2. various of the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): NAJIBULLAH JAMI, Professor, Kabul University 4. various of Kabul 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Pashto): NAJIBULLAH JAMI, Professor, Kabul University STORYLINE: In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, Najibullah Jami, an Afghan political expert and Kabul University professor, said that fighting terrorism has been a tool used by the United States to strengthen its hegemony. SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): NAJIBULLAH JAMI, Professor, Kabul University "Terrorism in general is a phenomenon that U.S. has different definitions due to their political interests and goals. U.S. has been using terrorism as a tool to invade and defeat free nations to ensure its interests." Following the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington D.C., the United States accused Afghanistan of harboring Osama Bin Laden, the leader o

U.S. has left nothing good to us: Afghan people

STORY: U.S. has left nothing good to us: Afghan people DATELINE: Aug. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): ALYAS, Ice cream seller 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Pashto): MAWLADAD, Local villager of Panjwai district 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Pashto): DAD MOHAMMAD, Local villager of Panjwai district 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Dari): NAJIBULLAH JAMI, Professor, Kabul University STORYLINE: One year has passed since the last batch of U.S. troops left Afghanistan at midnight on Aug. 30, 2021. The 20-year war has left the unsettled country with a horrific legacy. Following the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington D.C., the United States accused Afghanistan of harboring Osama Bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaida, and invaded the country in October 2001. Since then, Afghan people's lives have been totally changed. Some 3 million Afghan children have dropped out of school to earn money to support their families. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): ALYAS, Ice cream seller "I'd rath

U.S. shadow still hangs over Afghanistan, one year on

STORY: U.S. shadow still hangs over Afghanistan, one year on DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of street view in Afghanistanvarious of childrenSOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): ALYAS, Ice-cream sellerSOUNDBITE 2 (Pashto): NAJIBULLAH JAMI, Professor with Kabul UniversitySOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): ABUZAR KHAPALWAK ZAZAI, Professor with Kabul University STORYLINE: After the United States hastily withdrew from Afghanistan one year ago in disregard of its responsibilities and obligations, Afghanistan has been facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, economic depression and terrorist attacks. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): ALYAS, Ice-cream seller "I'd rather be at school instead of selling ice cream on the street." 11-year-old Alyas and his elder brother have dropped out of school to work in the street since last month. However, their average income was less than 60 afghanis (0.67 U.S. dollar) a day. As poverty and unemployment rise across the country, the number of beggar

U.S. presence in Afghanistan brings instability in name of democracy: Afghan expert

STORY: U.S. presence in Afghanistan brings instability in name of democracy: Afghan expert DATELINE: Aug. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Dari): NAJIBULLAH JAMI, Professor, Kabul University STORYLINE: An Afghan expert has said that the 20 years of U.S. presence in Afghanistan, in the name of democracy, had only brought instability and violence to the war-torn country. Najibullah Jami, a professor from Kabul University, said in a recent interview with Xinhua that the U.S. presence in the Asian country was only for its own interests. SOUNDBITE (Dari): NAJIBULLAH JAMI, Professor, Kabul University "The U.S. has left nothing good to the life of Afghan people. It has not brought reforms in the political, economic, nation-building, and system-building sectors in Afghanistan. On the contrary, with their 20-year presence, the misery of the Afghan society was the same as before. They destroyed our trust and belief. They launched instability, overthrew government

Kabul Zoo, a popular place among war-weary Afghans for pastime

STORY: Kabul Zoo, a popular place among war-weary Afghans for pastime DATELINE: June 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:34 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1.various of the Kabul Zoo 2.SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): SALEH JAN ZAZAI, Visitor 3.SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): NAJIBULLAH NAZARI, Zoo official 4.SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): MORTEZA, Teen visitor STORYLINE: Situated along the bank of Kabul river, Kabul Zoo, home to hundreds of different animals and colorful birds, is a popular recreational place that is full of visitors every day. Hundreds of war-weary Afghans tour the zoo to enjoy their leisure time. Coming from the eastern Paktia province along with two of his children, Saleh Jan Zazai, 45, believed that peaceful environment encourages people to travel around the country and enjoy life. SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): SALEH JAN ZAZAI, Visitor "I came to Kabul Zoo for pastime and have fun here in contact with animals. Nowadays we have peaceful environment and we can walk, sit with friends and have fun in this recreational place

Poverty stalks picturesque Bamiyan province in Afghanistan

STORY: Poverty stalks picturesque Bamiyan province in Afghanistan DATELINE: March 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: BAMIYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of Bamiyan province in AfghanistanSOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): HABIBULLAH, Bamiyan residentvarious of Bamiyan province in AfghanistanSOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): HABIBULLAH, Bamiyan residentSOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): NAJIBULLAH, Bamiyan residentSOUNDBITE 4 (Dari): MAHDI, Bamiyan residentSOUNDBITE 5 (Pashto): ABDULLAH SARHADI, Governor of Bamyiyan STORYLINE: With beautiful landscape and historical monuments including giant Buddhas, Bamiyan province in central Afghanistan was once a popular destination for tourists. Although it enjoys peaceful environment, Bamiyan is among the poorest provinces of Afghanistan. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): HABIBULLAH, Bamiyan resident I'm a daily wager, but I can't find work every day. If I work one day, the second day will be jobless, because the poor economy has drastically reduced job opportunities. I can hardly earn 150 - 200 afgha

Optimistic female Afghan students attend university classes

STORY: Optimistic female Afghan students attend university classes DATELINE: March 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the university campus and the female students in class 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): SHAGOFA MOHAMMADI, Student of Mustaqbal Pohanton University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NAJIBULLAH NASRAT, Vice chancellor of Mustaqbal Pohanton University STORYLINE: At Mustaqbal Pohanton University on the eastern edge of Kabul, the new academic year has just begun. Universities in Afghanistan have been closed since August last year. "Learning and education are the tools for the country's development," said student Shagofa Mohammadi. "I am very happy that the universities have reopened." Mohammadi studies Sharia Law. Sitting among more than two dozen female students, she said that it was natural for everyone to want an education. Mohammadi is concerned by a shortage of female lecturers, and some of the classes are taught by male teachers