Muska Safi

Afghan Transgender people also face harassment in Pakistan

Alina is an Afghan transgender person who fled Afghanistan to Peshawar, Pakistan, after the Taliban took over the country. Alina says her life would be in danger if she returned to Afghanistan, but she is also facing threats in Peshawar. Muska Safi has the report, narrated by Bezhan Hamdard.

Afghan girl deprived of education in Afghanistan faces uncertainty living as a refugee in Pakistan

Ayesha Rahimi was in 11th grade when the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 and barred girls from secondary education. Three years later, Rahimi lives as a refugee in Peshawar, Pakistan, where she hopes to go back to school.

Afghan family deported from Pakistan returns after finding no shelter, work in Afghanistan

Afghan refugee Gul Ali and his family were living in Pakistan in November when they were deported back home. Just two months later, they came back to Pakistan, saying that they could not find shelter and work in Afghanistan. Muska Safi reports from Peshawar, narrated by Bezhan Hamdard.

Afghan woman teaches jewelry making to refugee girls in Pakistan

She says she started the training to help young Afghan refugee women deprived of education and job opportunities

Afghan refugees' problems in Pakistan compounded by fear of deportation

Of the 3.1 million Afghan refugees in Pakistan more than 800,000 are undocumented

Afghan cancer patients struggle to enter Pakistan for treatment 

Afghan cancer patients say they are struggling to enter Pakistan for treatment after the placement of tighter restrictions on cross-border travel. From Peshawar, Pakistan, VOA’s Muska Safi has the story, narrated by Bezhan Hamdard. Camera: Muska Safi.

From TV Host to Exile: How Taliban Return Affects Young Journalist

Nadio Momand was a journalist and a law student in Afghanistan. But with the Taliban back in power, she has left her home and her dreams behind. Muska Safi has the story, narrated by Shaista Sadat Lami.

Afghan Refugee Family Barred From Receiving Education in Pakistan

Fatima Amiri and her family fled Afghanistan for Pakistan two years ago because the Taliban would not allow her and her sisters to go to school. But, she says, even in their new country, going to school is impossible. Muska Safi visited the family for this report, narrated by Bezhan Hamdard.

Journalist Couple Fears Pakistan Will Deport Family to Afghanistan

Pakistan's move to repatriate hundreds of undocumented Afghans a concern, say journalists who fled

Afghan Textile Mill Owners in Pakistan Worried Over Refugee Crackdown

The Afghan owners of textile mills in Pakistan say that they are facing multiple problems running their businesses because of Pakistan’s ongoing deportations of undocumented Afghan refugees

Afghan Musicians in Pakistan Worried About Pakistan’s Planned Deportation

Afghan musicians who fled to Pakistan after the Taliban takeover in 2021 are concerned about deportation. The Pakistani government's deadline for undocumented Afghans to leave the country has passed, yet the musicians remain. Muska Safi reports, narrated by Bezhan Hamdard. Camera: Muska Safi.

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Concerned as Deportation Deadline Looms

Afghan refugees living in Pakistan say they are concerned about Pakistan’s decision to forcibly deport all undocumented refugees starting November 1. Muska Safi has the report from Peshawar, narrated by Elizabeth Cherneff.

Young Afghan Artist Who Fled to Pakistan Faces Uncertain Future

After the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, many artists fled the country. Young artist Mariam Kawsari says that the return of the Taliban made it difficult for her to express herself. Muska Safi has the story from Islamabad, narrated by Bezhan Hamdard.

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Worry as Their Refugee Cards Expire

The residency permits of about 1.3 million registered Afghan refugees expired June 30, and the Pakistani government has yet to extend them

From Exile, Afghan Journalist Finds Work in Diaspora Media

After fleeing Taliban rule in Afghanistan, Mina Akbari is again working as a journalist, reporting for diaspora media from her new home in Pakistan. For VOA, Muska Safi has more from Islamabad. Cristina Caicedo Smit narrates the story.

The Inside Story-A Free Press Matters

Freedom of the press is a bedrock of democracy and it is now under pressure around the world. From Haiti to Afghanistan and Nigeria to Iran, democracy’s dependence on press freedom on The Inside Story-A Free Press Matters.

Afghan Women Absent From Jobs — and Stories — in Media

Forced into exile, Afghan journalist Azita Nazimi is frustrated at not being able to report on issues affecting women still inside Afghanistan. Muska Safi and Lisa Bryant have the story for VOA, narrated by Shaista Sadat Lami.

For Afghan Journalists, an Uncertain Future Brings New Pressure

For journalist Mina Akbari who fled Taliban rule, being in exile exacts emotional toll

Former TOLOnews Journalist 'Every Day We Faced a New Law'

TOLOnews Journalist on Why She Finally Left Afghanistan

News anchor Khatera Ahmadi planned to stay in Kabul and be a voice for women, but an attack on her journalist husband forced them to reconsider