Yama Bariz
Afghanistan-based journalist/correspondent providing on-the-ground reporting from Kabul about the escalation between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban and reactions from local people.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 28min
Pakistan says it's killed almost 300 Afghan Taliban
Stephen McDonnell, Beijing-based China correspondent, outlines recent removals in China’s military leadership. Yama Bariz, Kabul-based reporter, describes escalating strikes between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban and local civilian impact. They discuss rising cross-border tensions, claims of heavy casualties, on-the-ground reactions in Kabul, and regional diplomatic responses.
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Jul 5, 2025 • 17min
Is the Taliban’s war on drugs working?
Yama Bariz, a BBC journalist focused on Afghanistan, discusses the Taliban's total ban on poppy farming and its far-reaching consequences. He reveals how this drastic measure has failed to eradicate the opium trade, which is now shifting to Pakistan. Personal accounts illustrate the struggles of Afghan farmers adjusting to the ban, highlighting stories of hardship and resilience. Bariz also emphasizes the economic impact on communities, questioning whether the Taliban can effectively support alternative crop cultivation while enforcing such strict policies.
