Beyond the headlines: witnessing the rapid fall of Afghanistan

History · Published 7 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Documentary photographer Kiana Hayeri uses her lens to reveal the multifaceted realities of life in Afghanistan following the sudden Taliban takeover and the end of a twenty-year US occupation.

Through a photographic journey, Hayeri captures the profound devastation and the loss of dreams caused by the conflict. However, her work also seeks to document the enduring spirit and resilient hope found within the country's war-torn landscapes.

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