Challenges Facing Afghanistan’s Youth Amid Taliban Rule

The return of the Taliban in Afghanistan has significantly disrupted the nation’s economy, causing severe instability, especially for the younger population. Many Afghans continue to leave their homeland, seeking safety elsewhere. Concurrently, over a million who had initially fled are now returning, often due to deportations from neighboring countries.

Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen, together with videographer Eric O’Connor, highlights the struggles faced by Afghans amid these changes. Molana-Allen has extensive experience reporting from the Middle East and Africa, residing in Beirut and Baghdad for a decade.