Leaving Afghanistan

Synopsis

Afghanistan faces a precarious future as the U.S. completes its withdrawal after nearly two decades of conflict. Afghan journalist Najibullah Quraishi reports on the Taliban's resurgence, the looming threat of civil war, and the influence of Iran, particularly through the Fatemiyoun Brigade, a militia composed of Shia Afghan refugees. Quraishi highlights the intensified persecution of the Hazara community, a Shia minority, amid rising tensions. Directed by Jamie Doran, "Leaving Afghanistan" examines the complex aftermath of the U.S. exit and its implications for the region.