Articles by: Farrah Hassen

As Millions Suffer, the US Needs to End the Collective Punishment of the Afghan People

As Millions Suffer, the US Needs to End the Collective Punishment of the Afghan People

A year has now passed since the tumultuous U.S. withdrawal from decades of war and occupation in Afghanistan. With the Taliban functionally in charge, the country faces a deteriorating humanitarian crisis and economic collapse. But instead of taking action to promote stability and reinvigorate the economy, the U.S. has made it worse and penalized innocent, ordinary Afghans. According to the United[Read More…]

by 28/08/2022 Comments are Disabled World
Now That Afghan War Is Over, Close Gitmo—Now

Now That Afghan War Is Over, Close Gitmo—Now

I was a college student on 9/11. The ensuing “War on Terror,” anchored by the bombing and U.S. occupation of Afghanistan, has been with us ever since—virtually my entire adult life. President Biden was right to end the war in Afghanistan and follow through on a deal that his predecessor Donald Trump had negotiated with the Taliban. As Biden explained, “After 20 years, I’ve[Read More…]

by 02/09/2021 Comments are Disabled World