Vaiva Ka Bezhan

Freelance documentary photographer. Advocating for #Afghanistan and it’s people. All time devoted to @afgsupportgroup

[Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty @RFERL]

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said he will raise the issue of possible European support for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after the US government moved to cut the broadcaster's funding, sparking concern over the silencing of pro-democracy media. ⬇️
https://t.co/N1cz9aQaE5

[RFE/RL Pressroom @RFERLPress]

Today, @RFERL was informed that the federal grant agreement funding our global operations has been terminated.

The cancellation of @RFERL's grant agreement would be a gift to America's enemies. Read our full release.
https://t.co/NIEu8Jgt4c

[Phillips P. OBrien @PhillipsPOBrien]

A tweet thread on why we are almost certainly overestimating the amount of strength the Russian Army has on hand, and the amount they can actually get to Ukraine when their first force losses get so high that it starts becoming combat ineffective. Yes, its logistics. @BoringWar

[Vaiva Ka Bezhan @katinaityte]

Please follow @AfgSupportGroup! We are are bringing together Afghans and internationals who provide much needed information and co-ordination of humanitarian and other aid. Website is coming soon! #Afghanistan

[Charlotte Bellis @CharlotteBellis]

If you want to know what’s actually happening, please follow reporters who are here (which as far as I’m aware doesn’t involve any US TV networks). Some options for English speakers - @alibomaye @jimhuylebroek @mattaikins @andrewquilty @bbclysedoucet @SecKermani @jordan_bryon

[Frud Bezhan فرود بيژن @FrudBezhan]

Taliban have imposed a new dress code, gender segregation of women at universities in #Afghanistan.

New rules are “clearly creating more fear and a culture of discrimination against women and girls,” says @HuriaSamira

“It is a clear sign of repression.” https://t.co/P9GA5S4FT6

[Shashi Tharoor @ShashiTharoor]

This is precisely the problem with Western journalistic “even-handedness“. In fact Pakistan does not deny creating the Taliban, but @BBCWorld is so anxious to appear balanced that it falls over on the other side of accuracy. @CChristineFair’s point is accepted by almost everyone.

[Tajuden Soroush @TajudenSoroush]

Panjshir is under Taliban’s heavy attack. Pakistan’s ISI chief Hameed Faiz is in Kabul Serena hotel monitoring the fight. Pakistan prime minister is engaged talking with world leaders to persuade them to stand alongside Pakistan. The world is watching. Isn't it interesting?

[Vaiva Ka Bezhan @katinaityte]

TB is going door to door in Kabul capturing men originally from Panjshir and transporting them to the Panjshir Valley where they are forced to fight for TB.

TB are doing the same with men who formerly assisted the US such interpreters and linguists.

@POTUS #SanctionPakistan

[Habib Khan @HabibKhanT]

Pakistani drones are bombing Afghan land.

#FreeAfghanistan🇦🇫

[Habib Khan @HabibKhanT]

Pakistani aircrafts are bombing the resistance in the valley of Panjshir. Afghanistan is under a direct Pakistani invasion and the world is watching.

#SanctionPakistan

[Sarfaraz @Sarfaraz1201]

I have got a few seconds of Satalite internet. We are being bombed by Pakistani drones. We are under direct invasion of ISI. Spread our words. Our civilians are under target.

This could be my last tweet forever if you dont hear from me in some days.

#StandWithPanjshir

[Panjshir_Province @PanjshirProvin1]

#Panjshir is under heavy attack tonight.

the valley is under fire. They attacked from the ground and air.

As Taliban launch fierce attacks in Panjshir, Pakistan ISI chief is in Kabul. Also, the world is watching.

[Vaiva Ka Bezhan @katinaityte]

@Abihabib DM you

[Frud Bezhan فرود بيژن @FrudBezhan]

Several Afghan journalists I know in #Kabul are in hiding/living in safe houses

All of them known for critical reporting on Taliban

They’ve received threats from Taliban, who say they’re “coming” for them

Other local reporters have been fired, beaten, or threatened by Taliban

[Frud Bezhan فرود بيژن @FrudBezhan]

Evacuation flights from #Kabul are leaving nearly empty.

Thousands of Afghans with travel docs can’t get to airport.

Taliban have erected checkpoints and are preventing people from entering.

Need to secure a clear path for people to get on their flights.

[Frud Bezhan فرود بيژن @FrudBezhan]

Taliban have put up checkpoints at entrance to #Kabul airport, residents tell me.

That’s preventing thousands of Afghans who have travel docs from leaving.

As @WSJ reports, some evacuation flights leaving nearly empty.

Window of opportunity closing for Afghans to escape.

[Frud Bezhan فرود بيژن @FrudBezhan]

I write about Ashraf Ghani, #Afghanistan’s deeply polarizing president, who fled #Kabul.

His abrasive, authoritarian leadership style undermined war effort and paved way for Taliban’s takeover.

Comments from @hameedhakimi @ali_adili @TorekFarhadi

https://t.co/5HXR0dJ6Nw

[Vaiva Ka Bezhan @katinaityte]

@ZohraSaed Zohra I cannot find you original post where you are looking for folks who know Canadian immigration law. If you still need DM me. I will put you in touch.

[Frud Bezhan فرود بيژن @FrudBezhan]

Sabawoon Kakar, Abadullah Hananzai, and Maharram Durrani, the three @DaRadioAzadi journalists killed today in #Kabul. A devastating day that has sunk our hearts to profound lows. #Afghanistan