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Freshta Jalalzai
Freshta Jalalzai is an Afghan-American journalist who holds a degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in New York.
Freshta Jalalzai is an Afghan-American journalist holding a degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in New York, where she majored in politics. Her primary focus is on long-form journalism within the realm of war and conflict, centering on South Asia. With expertise cultivated through extensive coverage of the war in Afghanistan, considered America’s longest war in history, her insightful work has been featured in esteemed publications including The Diplomat, RFE/RL, New Lines Magazine, and various other media outlets. She is currently working on a book project detailing Afghan Jewish history
She can be reached on Twitter at @TheLostJalalzai.
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January 10, 2024
Can Pakistan’s Maulana Fazlur Rehman Mend Ties With the Taliban?
By Freshta Jalalzai
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December 09, 2023
Anti-War Advocate Accused of Terrorism in Pakistan, Inspiring Global Protests
By Freshta Jalalzai
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December 01, 2023
The Qosh Tepa Canal: A Source of Hope in Afghanistan
By Freshta Jalalzai
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November 08, 2023
Documented or Not, Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Face Humiliation and Abuse
By Freshta Jalalzai
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