Ben Anderson
Notes from Afghanistan’s Most Dangerous Province
Ben Anderson went to Afghanistan's most violent province, Helmand, to see how things are going since the withdrawal of American and British infantry troops 18 months ago.
The War in Afghanistan Is Far from Finished
It's worth remembering that handing over responsibility to a competent and trustworthy government able to provide security and justice for its citizens became the whole point of the war.
'There Is Nowhere We Can Live in Peace': Visiting an Afghan Hospital Overwhelmed by War
As the US and the UK withdraw from Afghanistan, violence in the country is getting worse. VICE News went to a hospital in Helmand to witness the extraordinary and routine suffering of Afghan civilians.
The Interpreters
The interpreters who worked for the US during the recent Afghan war are desperately trying to get the visas they need to escape the Taliban.
Afghan Interpreters
The interpreters who worked alongside American and NATO forces in Afghanistan are among our bravest and most loyal allies. They played an essential role in sourcing intelligence and educating Western troops about the local culture. Now they're in...
'I Have Never Witnessed This Type of Valor and Courage': An Excerpt From 'The Interpreters'
A majority of the interpreters who aided the US and NATO in Afghanistan are being either denied transit, or left in limbo for years on end.
'It's Only a Matter of Time Before the Taliban Catch Us and Kill Us': An Excerpt From 'The Interpreters'
A majority of the Afghan interpreters who worked with the US and NATO are being denied transit to the US, or left in limbo for years on end.
Afghan Interpreters
The interpreters who worked alongside American and NATO forces in Afghanistan are among our bravest and most loyal allies. They played an essential role in sourcing intelligence and educating Western troops about the local culture. Now they're being...
Afghan Interpreters
The interpreters who worked alongside American and NATO forces in Afghanistan are among our bravest and most loyal allies. They played an essential role in sourcing intelligence and educating Western troops about the local culture. Now they're in...
'I Joined with the Americans, That’s My Mistake': An Excerpt From 'The Interpreters'
Many interpreters can’t afford to wait for a visa and instead pay smugglers — by selling everything they own — to get out of Afghanistan.
'How Can You Be a Muslim? You Work with Americans': An Excerpt From 'The Interpreters'
We spoke with several interpreters who worked with the US about their experiences since ending their work, and the US' broken promises.
The Enemy of My Enemy
The various conflicts in Yemen are some of the most underreported in the world. Little is known about this war-torn country, which is effectively a failed state. But for those whose job it is to worry about where the next attack might come from, Yemen...