Farah

Afghan mother, Rezagul, and daughter who attacked Taliban

An Afghan mother’s revenge attack on the Taliban makes her a national hero

Conflict

When Rezagul’s son died in a Taliban attack on a police checkpoint, she literally look matters into her own hands. The story of her seven-hour gun battle, in which she killed 25 Taliban fighters, has drawn rare unified praise from conservative and liberal voices in the country.

The World

The U.S. Military and Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan

The World

Afghanistan attacks

Global Politics