Accessibility statement Search Sections Democracy Dies in Darkness Subscribe Sign in Advertisement Susannah George Islamabad Foreign correspondent covering Afghanistan and Pakistan Education: George Washington University, BA in International Affairs Susannah George is The Washington Post's Afghanistan and Pakistan bureau chief. She is a prize-winning journalist with deep experience in reporting from the Middle East, including assignments in Egypt, Libya, Bahrain and Tunisia during the Arab Spring and in Iraq on multiple tours. She headed the Associated Press’s Baghdad bureau from 2015 to 2018, leading coverage of the prolonged battle to retake Mosul from the Islamic State. George is an Arabic speaker. She began her career as a producer and editor for National Public Radio and immediately before joining The Post covered national securi Read more Share confidential news tips with The Post Latest from Susannah George Asia Taliban sends hundreds of fighters to eastern Afghanistan to wage war against Islamic State The escalating, brutal fight in Nangahar province risks overstretching limited Taliban resources and further alienating many Afghans. November 22, 2021 Asia Blasts and clashes at military hospital in Kabul kill 20 people A Taliban official confirmed that two suicide bomb attacks targeted the hospital, but did not comment on reports of gunmen entering the building. November 2, 2021 Asia Pakistan using informal intelligence channels to prop up Taliban fight against ISIS The United States and other countries are concerned that Afghanistan could again become a haven for militants seeking to carry out international attacks if the Taliban can't contain them. October 23, 2021 World Taliban tells Kabul’s female city government employees not to come to work The order excludes women in the health and education sectors. October 21, 2021 Europe Russia to host international talks with Taliban as Putin looks for gains in U.S. absence Wednesday’s planned gathering is a test for Russia’s effort to boost its regional influence but keep the Taliban at a distance. October 19, 2021 Asia Suicide bombers hit Shiite mosque in Afghanistan killing dozens — the second such attack in a week The attack comes a week after an Islamic State suicide bomber attacked a crowded mosque during Friday prayers in the northern city of Kunduz. October 15, 2021 Asia Routes out of Afghanistan dwindle as Pakistan cancels flights The suspension comes after weeks of Taliban promises to allow freedom of movement to all Afghans and restore regular international flights in and out of Kabul. October 14, 2021 What is life like in Taliban-controlled Kabul? The Post’s Afghanistan bureau chief answers your questions. The Washington Post’s Susannah George, working from Kabul, has been covering the Taliban takeover, a story that has posed major reporting challenges. October 12, 2021 Asia How Afghanistan’s security forces lost the war Building Afghanistan’s national security forces was one of the most ambitious and expensive aspects of two decades of U.S.-led war. It resulted in failure. September 25, 2021 Asia After 20 years of waging religious guerrilla warfare, Taliban fighters in Kabul say they miss the battle Interviews with more than two dozen Taliban fighters, commanders and leaders reveal a movement open to some change but one that is dedicated to the harsh enforcement of strict rules. September 19, 2021 Load more Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity and Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Newspaper in Education Print Archives (Subscribers Only) e-Replica Today’s Paper Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2021 The Washington Post