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Alisher Shahir
editAlisher Shahir is a prominent Afghan journalist, author, and researcher known for his investigative reporting and focus on Afghanistan’s social, political, and cultural challenges. Below are key details about his life and work:
Professional Career:
1. Journalistic Work:
edit• Etilaat-e-Roz:[1] (2012–2014): He worked as a reporter at this popular Afghan daily, which is now an exile media outlet based in Washington, D.C.
• Subhe Kabul Daily[2]: Alisher served as a senior and investigative reporter, focusing on corruption, air pollution, election fraud, women’s issues, and other socio-political topics. His most significant reports covered corruption and air pollution in Kabul.
.• Independent Persian:[3]
After being forced to leave Afghanistan following threats and censorship, Shahir continued his journalism work as an exiled journalist. He contributes to Independent Persian and runs a YouTube channel called Kabul1400 (also known as Kabul 1400 in English), where he covers Afghanistan’s political developments, particularly those under the Taliban regime, and issues related to Afghan migration.
2. Research and Writing:
edit• Book: Thirty Stories of Agony[4] (سی پاره):
Alisher Shahir wrote a significant book titled "Thirty Stories of Agony", which documents the suffering and experiences of 30 Afghan Hindus and Sikhs. These communities, often marginalized and persecuted throughout Afghan history, faced extreme hardship during the Mujahideen period to the endo of the Republic period in 2021, and especially under the Taliban. Shahir’s work sheds light on their struggles, both inside Afghanistan and in the diaspora.
• Contributions to Tygodnik Powszechny[5]
Shahir also wrote articles for Tygodnik Powszechny, a Polish magazine, contributing to international discourse on Afghanistan, particularly after the Taliban took control in 2021. His writings cover the challenges Afghanistan faces under the Taliban, as well as the experiences of refugees and displaced persons.
3. Awards and Recognition:
edit• In 2020, Alisher Shahir was named one of the top five Afghan journalists by the Afghanistan Journalists Center[6] (AFJC). His work was acknowledged for its courage, independence, and integrity in tackling critical issues in Afghanistan.
4. Exile and Ongoing Work:
edit• Due to his critical stance against the government and the Taliban, Shahir’s social media accounts (including verified accounts on Facebook and Twitter) were suspended by the Afghan government in 2021. This was part of a broader crackdown on journalists and media outlets that opposed the government’s actions.
The suspension occurred during the presidency of Ashraf Ghani, as the government struggled to control public opinion amid widespread dissatisfaction and unrest. Alisher Shahir, known for his strong stance against government corruption, found himself among the targets of government censorship as his work shed light on key issues like air pollution, political corruption, and electoral fraud in Afghanistan.
• Currently, Shahir continues his journalistic work from exile, providing insight into Afghanistan’s political dynamics, human rights violations, and the impact of the Taliban’s return to power.
5. Focus on Marginalized Communities:
edit• Throughout his career, Shahir has focused on the plight of minorities, particularly the Hindu and Sikh populations in Afghanistan. His research and writings on these groups highlight their persecution and struggles to survive under oppressive regimes.
In Summary:
editAlisher Shahir is a resilient and outspoken journalist, deeply committed to highlighting issues of corruption, human rights, and the voices of marginalized communities in Afghanistan. Despite facing significant personal and professional challenges, including exile, he continues to contribute to global discussions about Afghanistan’s future and the pressing issues its people face.
further reading
editAlisher Shahir profile on Tygodnik
Alisher Shahir profile on Independent Persian
Alisher Shahir profile on Subhe Kabul daily
references
edit- ^ "صفحه اصلی". اطلاعات روز (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Subhe Kabul". Maroof Modaqiq. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "افغانستان". ایندیپندنت فارسی (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ porseshresearch. "Thirty Stories of Agony- Hindu & Sikh Exodus [English] | Porsesh Policy Research Institute". Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Tygodnik Powszechny". www.tygodnikpowszechny.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Afghanistan Journalists Center". Afghanistan Journalist Center. Retrieved 2024-11-17.