Osama bin Laden’s death can hurt Afghanistan

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Admin

By Fariba NawaMay 04, 2011 The San Francisco Chronicle As an Afghan American who grew up in both Herat, Afghanistan, and Fremont, I have a dual perspective on the death of Osama bin Laden. Most of my Afghan colleagues and … Continue reading →

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With aid of S.F. man’s project, Afghan women risk lives for a song

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Fariba

At a clandestine music school sponsored in part by a San Francisco resident, male students come and go through the front door while their female counterparts enter through a dark hallway. Continue reading →

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Expatriate leaves San Jose to give micro-loans to poor Afghan women

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Fariba

Katrin Fakiri’s office is a constant rush of phone calls, e-mail messages, and people entering and leaving. On a wall, a framed picture of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice with Fakiri and several other women hangs crookedly. Continue reading →

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Afghans eager to go home at all costs

Posted on August 19, 2002 by Fariba

Refugees undeterred by crime, ethnic violence, warlords’ rivalries Continue reading →

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Bay Area Afghan expatriates walk tightrope

Posted on June 17, 2002 by Fariba

Those who returned to rebuild are caught between 2 cultures Continue reading →

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Afghanistan’s fate rests with council

Posted on June 9, 2002 by Fariba

Delegates to choose new government Continue reading →

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Afghan warlords exact a toll on the road to democracy

Posted on June 5, 2002 by Fariba

By Fariba Nawa June 5, 2002 The San Francisco Chronicle Herat, Afghanistan — Rafiq Shaheer’s friends were shocked when they saw the bruises on his back after he was released from custody. “He lifted his shirt, and it was all … Continue reading →

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Interim leadership celebrated

Posted on December 6, 2001 by Fariba

‘We can take country forward,’ chief says Continue reading →

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Afghan talks off to a rosy start

Posted on November 28, 2001 by Fariba

Factions OK role for ex-king, lean toward peacekeeping troops Continue reading →

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Fractious groups to meet at U.N.-sponsored talks

Posted on November 25, 2001 by Fariba

Monumental task to develop Afghan government (Analysis) Continue reading →

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