Masouma Tajik celebrated her birthday the day before the Russian invasion began. Photo: Masouma Tajik
Masouma Tajik celebrated her birthday the day before the Russian invasion began. Photo: Masouma Tajik
Masouma Tajik celebrated her birthday the day before the Russian invasion began. Photo: Masouma Tajik
Masouma Tajik celebrated her birthday the day before the Russian invasion began. Photo: Masouma Tajik

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Afghan refugee in Ukraine flees second conflict in six months

Masouma Tajik is trying to leave Ukraine after escaping the Taliban last year

Ruchi Kumar

February 26, 2022

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It was Masouma Tajik’s birthday on Wednesday. The Afghan refugee spent the day alone, wandering the streets of Lviv, trying to make it the best day she could in her new home.

“I got a small cake, and made a wish for a home, a place where I can put up my bookshelf and grow my plants,” said Ms Tajik, who fled Afghanistan's Herat to escape the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August last year.

“I was happy yesterday and this morning I woke up to bomb sirens,” she said.

Ms Tajik one of 94 Afghans brought to Ukraine during the chaotic evacuation that followed the withdrawal of the US troops. Now, a mere six months later, she is facing another conflict in her host country.

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Russian forces invaded Ukraine on Thursday, days after recognising the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine as independent territories.

Over the past 48-hours, Russian troops have captured several key territories in Ukraine while launching co-ordinated air strikes and ground attacks on the capital.

The strikes and ground invasion have caused thousands to flee. Ms Tajik joined thousands of Ukrainians, in disbelief over the escalating violence, and moved from Kiev to the western city of Lviv, with the hopes of escaping yet another war.

“I didn’t think it would happen so fast here,” she said. “This is Europe.”

She added that the environment in the city bore a striking similarity to the Taliban siege of Kabul.

A Ukrainian soldier walks past the shell of a burnt military vehicle, on a street in Kiev. AP
A Ukrainian soldier walks past the shell of a burnt military vehicle, on a street in Kiev. AP
A screengrab from CCTV footage shows a missile hitting a residential building in Kiev. Reuters
A screengrab from CCTV footage shows a missile hitting a residential building in Kiev. Reuters
A man inspects a broken window, after shelling carried out by Russian troops in the Ukrainian capital. Reuters
A man inspects a broken window, after shelling carried out by Russian troops in the Ukrainian capital. Reuters
Ukrainian soldiers take positions outside a military centre as two cars burn on a street in Kiev. AP
Ukrainian soldiers take positions outside a military centre as two cars burn on a street in Kiev. AP
Medical specialists transport a woman, who was wounded in the shelling of an apartment building, to an ambulance, as her husband looks on. Reuters
Medical specialists transport a woman, who was wounded in the shelling of an apartment building, to an ambulance, as her husband looks on. Reuters
A woman outside her apartment building after it was damaged by a rocket, in Kiev. AP
A woman outside her apartment building after it was damaged by a rocket, in Kiev. AP
A Ukrainian police officer detains a driver on a street in Kiev. AP
A Ukrainian police officer detains a driver on a street in Kiev. AP
A soldier's helmet with a bullet hole on a street in the Ukrainian capital. AP
A soldier's helmet with a bullet hole on a street in the Ukrainian capital. AP
Ukrainian soldiers walk by a damaged vehicle, at the site of fighting with Russian troops, in Kiev. Reuters
Ukrainian soldiers walk by a damaged vehicle, at the site of fighting with Russian troops, in Kiev. Reuters
Ukrainian policemen move parrots to safety after a high-rise apartment block was damaged by shelling in Kiev. EPA
Ukrainian policemen move parrots to safety after a high-rise apartment block was damaged by shelling in Kiev. EPA
A screengrab from a video shows rescue workers carrying a person at the site of a damaged multi-storey residential building, south-west of the Ukrainian capital. Reuters
A screengrab from a video shows rescue workers carrying a person at the site of a damaged multi-storey residential building, south-west of the Ukrainian capital. Reuters
A building damaged by shelling carried out by Russian troops in Kiev. EPA
A building damaged by shelling carried out by Russian troops in Kiev. EPA
Helga Tarasova comforts her daughter Kira Shapovalova as they wait in an underground shelter during a bombing alert in Kiev. AFP
Helga Tarasova comforts her daughter Kira Shapovalova as they wait in an underground shelter during a bombing alert in Kiev. AFP
A man walks past a building damaged by a rocket attack in the Ukrainian capital. AP
A man walks past a building damaged by a rocket attack in the Ukrainian capital. AP
Emergency services workers near an apartment building damaged by shelling in Kiev. Reuters
Emergency services workers near an apartment building damaged by shelling in Kiev. Reuters
Ukrainian soldiers collect unexploded shells in the capital. AFP
Ukrainian soldiers collect unexploded shells in the capital. AFP
An apartment building damaged by shelling in Kiev. Reuters
An apartment building damaged by shelling in Kiev. Reuters
Debris of a burnt military truck on a street in Kiev. AP
Debris of a burnt military truck on a street in Kiev. AP
Natali Sevriukova stands next to her home after a rocket attack in Kiev, Ukraine. AP
Natali Sevriukova stands next to her home after a rocket attack in Kiev, Ukraine. AP
People on foot and in cars move to cross from Ukraine to Poland at the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. AFP
People on foot and in cars move to cross from Ukraine to Poland at the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. AFP
Servicemen from the Ukrainian National Guard in central Kiev. Reuters
Servicemen from the Ukrainian National Guard in central Kiev. Reuters
Ukrainian soldiers in downtown Kiev after Russian troops reached the outskirts of the capital. AP Photo
Ukrainian soldiers in downtown Kiev after Russian troops reached the outskirts of the capital. AP Photo
Police officers detain demonstrators in St. Petersburg, Russia. Hundreds of people gathered in Moscow and St. Petersburg on Thursday, protesting against Russia's attack on Ukraine. Similar protests took place in other Russian cities, and activists were also arrested. AP Photo
Police officers detain demonstrators in St. Petersburg, Russia. Hundreds of people gathered in Moscow and St. Petersburg on Thursday, protesting against Russia's attack on Ukraine. Similar protests took place in other Russian cities, and activists were also arrested. AP Photo
Hungarian troops in Vasarosnameny, close to the border with Ukraine, prepare to help refugees. AP Photo
Hungarian troops in Vasarosnameny, close to the border with Ukraine, prepare to help refugees. AP Photo
Wrecked Russian army rocket launchers in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Reuters
Wrecked Russian army rocket launchers in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Reuters
The aftermath of a rocket attack in Kiev. AP Photo
The aftermath of a rocket attack in Kiev. AP Photo
A US Air Force jet refuels over Poland. Reuters
A US Air Force jet refuels over Poland. Reuters
Devastation after shelling in Ukraine's Luhansk enclave. Reuters
Devastation after shelling in Ukraine's Luhansk enclave. Reuters
The Royal Welsh Battlegroup from the UK makes its way to Estonia. Reuters
The Royal Welsh Battlegroup from the UK makes its way to Estonia. Reuters
Firefighters tackle a blaze in a building in Kiev. AFP
Firefighters tackle a blaze in a building in Kiev. AFP
The wreckage of an unidentified aircraft in a residential area in Kiev. Reuters
The wreckage of an unidentified aircraft in a residential area in Kiev. Reuters
Smoke rises near the Ukrainian Defence Ministry in Kiev. Reuters
Smoke rises near the Ukrainian Defence Ministry in Kiev. Reuters
Russian military helicopters fly over the Ukrainian capital. AP
Russian military helicopters fly over the Ukrainian capital. AP
An anxious wait to board a train to leave Kiev as the attack loomed. AP Photo
An anxious wait to board a train to leave Kiev as the attack loomed. AP Photo
Ukrainian servicemen on tanks in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine. AP Photo
Ukrainian servicemen on tanks in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine. AP Photo
Ukraine troops said this destroyed armoured vehicle outside Kharkiv belonged to the Russian army. Reuters
Ukraine troops said this destroyed armoured vehicle outside Kharkiv belonged to the Russian army. Reuters
Rescuers at the crash site after a Ukraine armed forces Antonov aircraft was shot down in Kiev, according to the Ukrainian authorities. Reuters
Rescuers at the crash site after a Ukraine armed forces Antonov aircraft was shot down in Kiev, according to the Ukrainian authorities. Reuters
Ukrainian tanks that aim to repel an attack by the Russian military in the Luhansk enclave of Ukraine. AFP
Ukrainian tanks that aim to repel an attack by the Russian military in the Luhansk enclave of Ukraine. AFP
A Ukrainian State Border Guard Service base is ablaze after heavy shelling near Kiev. Reuters
A Ukrainian State Border Guard Service base is ablaze after heavy shelling near Kiev. Reuters
Damaged radar at a Ukrainian military plant outside Mariupol. Officials in Kiev say Russian troops have rolled into the country from the north, east and south. AP Photo
Damaged radar at a Ukrainian military plant outside Mariupol. Officials in Kiev say Russian troops have rolled into the country from the north, east and south. AP Photo
Firefighters attend a blaze after bombing in the eastern Ukrainian town of Chuguiv, as Russian armed forces appeared to be bombarding Ukraine from several directions. AFP
Firefighters attend a blaze after bombing in the eastern Ukrainian town of Chuguiv, as Russian armed forces appeared to be bombarding Ukraine from several directions. AFP
A traffic jam in Kiev, with many Ukrainians leaving their capital after Russian troops entered. EPA
A traffic jam in Kiev, with many Ukrainians leaving their capital after Russian troops entered. EPA
The Border Service of Ukraine released CCTV footage purporting to show Russian military vehicles passing a checkpoint to drive into Crimea. AP
The Border Service of Ukraine released CCTV footage purporting to show Russian military vehicles passing a checkpoint to drive into Crimea. AP
A man picks up fragments of military materiel on the street after an apparent Russian strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine. AP
A man picks up fragments of military materiel on the street after an apparent Russian strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine. AP
Workers load the debris of a rocket on to a lorry in the aftermath of Russian shelling in Kiev. AP
Workers load the debris of a rocket on to a lorry in the aftermath of Russian shelling in Kiev. AP
Emergency staff treat an injured man after bombing in Chuguiv. AFP
Emergency staff treat an injured man after bombing in Chuguiv. AFP
An American woman in distress after crossing the border to flee the violence in Ukraine, in Medyka, Poland. Reuters
An American woman in distress after crossing the border to flee the violence in Ukraine, in Medyka, Poland. Reuters
People take shelter in a Kiev subway station, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a military operation in eastern Ukraine. Reuters
People take shelter in a Kiev subway station, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a military operation in eastern Ukraine. Reuters
People in a rush near Kiev-Pasazhyrskyi railway station in the Ukrainian capital. AFP
People in a rush near Kiev-Pasazhyrskyi railway station in the Ukrainian capital. AFP
A Flightradar24.com screengrab shows a dearth of civilian aircraft in Ukrainian airspace after the Russian invasion. AP
A Flightradar24.com screengrab shows a dearth of civilian aircraft in Ukrainian airspace after the Russian invasion. AP
The aftermath of bombing in Chuguiv. AFP
The aftermath of bombing in Chuguiv. AFP
A Ukrainian rocket launcher vehicle prepares for action. Reuters
A Ukrainian rocket launcher vehicle prepares for action. Reuters
Cars are driven across a field to leave the city of Kharkiv. Reuters
Cars are driven across a field to leave the city of Kharkiv. Reuters
People chant, carry placards and wave Ukrainian flags as they gather in Sydney, to demonstrate against Russian attacks on its neighbour. AP
People chant, carry placards and wave Ukrainian flags as they gather in Sydney, to demonstrate against Russian attacks on its neighbour. AP
People with many of their belongings packed take shelter in a Metro station in Kiev. AFP
People with many of their belongings packed take shelter in a Metro station in Kiev. AFP
Emergency services at the scene of an explosion at a military unit building in Kiev. EPA
Emergency services at the scene of an explosion at a military unit building in Kiev. EPA
A Kiev resident sweeps up debris after Russian shelling. AP
A Kiev resident sweeps up debris after Russian shelling. AP
The first 40 soldiers of the 173rd US Army Airborne Brigade step off a military plane in Latvia. EPA
The first 40 soldiers of the 173rd US Army Airborne Brigade step off a military plane in Latvia. EPA
More damage from shelling in Kiev. AP
More damage from shelling in Kiev. AP
People wait at a bus station to travel to western parts of Ukraine, after violence in the east. Reuters
People wait at a bus station to travel to western parts of Ukraine, after violence in the east. Reuters
A woman carries her cats in a quest for a safe haven. AFP
A woman carries her cats in a quest for a safe haven. AFP
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds an urgent government meeting in Kiev to discuss the next step. AFP
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds an urgent government meeting in Kiev to discuss the next step. AFP
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and foreign policy chief Josep Borrell give a joint statement in Brussels, updating the press about the situation in Ukraine. EPA
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and foreign policy chief Josep Borrell give a joint statement in Brussels, updating the press about the situation in Ukraine. EPA
People survey the damage after bombing in Chuguiv. AFP
People survey the damage after bombing in Chuguiv. AFP
A building on fire in Chuguiv. AFP
A building on fire in Chuguiv. AFP

“The city changed overnight, just like Kabul on the night before the Taliban came. Everywhere there is a silence and fear. I went to withdraw money today but there is no cash in banks, just like in Kabul on August 15,” she said.

As a young working professional from the persecuted Hazara ethnicity, Ms Tajik faced immense pressure when the Taliban took over Afghanistan.

“I am the only breadwinner of my family. When I heard they were coming, I knew they would restrict my freedoms and rights, they wouldn’t let me work or even leave the house. I was worried of how I would continue to work or support my family, and if they hurt me, who would take care of my siblings?”

Ms Tajik has continued to worked remotely since leaving Afghanistan and still supports her family.

“I wanted to survive because seven other lives depend on my survival,” she said.

As the bombings continue, the young Afghan in exile is now looking for safe passage once more.

“I escaped Herat when the Taliban took over and came to Kabul. I thought I was safe there. But then they came to Kabul, and I had to leave and came to Kiev. Then I had to leave Kiev and came to Lviv because things seemed to be getting worse. And now I am looking for ways to leave here too,” she said.

But Ms Tajik is determined to not give up.

“I have worked so hard to be who I am. I want to study further. I have already been accepted to universities in the US with full scholarship. Things will improve, it can’t end all in nothing,” she said optimistically, sharing her plans to move to the borders of Ukraine to seek help from neighbouring nations.

“All of us girls who have seen war, we don’t want much. Just an opportunity to make our place in this world. That’s not a lot to ask.”

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Around 1.75 trillion rupees allotted for privatisation and stake sales in state-owned assets

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Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.

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Representatives and members of a designated FTO, if they are aliens, are inadmissible to and, in certain circumstances removable from, the United States.

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  • The UAE government announced a retirement savings plan for private and free zone sector employees in 2023.
  • Dubai’s savings retirement scheme for foreign employees working in the emirate’s government and public sector came into effect in 2022.
  • National Bonds unveiled a Golden Pension Scheme in 2022 to help private-sector foreign employees with their financial planning.
  • In April 2021, Hayah Insurance unveiled a workplace savings plan to help UAE employees save for their retirement.
  • Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based investment manager, has launched a fund that will allow UAE private companies to offer employees investment returns on end-of-service benefits.
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A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.

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On Women's Day
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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
SPEC SHEET

Display: 10.9" Liquid Retina IPS, 2360 x 1640, 264ppi, wide colour, True Tone, Apple Pencil support

Chip: Apple M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine

Memory: 64/256GB storage; 8GB RAM

Main camera: 12MP wide, f/1.8, Smart HDR

Video: 4K @ 25/25/30/60fps, full HD @ 25/30/60fps, slo-mo @ 120/240fps

Front camera: 12MP ultra-wide, f/2.4, Smart HDR, Centre Stage; full HD @ 25/30/60fps

Audio: Stereo speakers

Biometrics: Touch ID

I/O: USB-C, smart connector (for folio/keyboard)

Battery: Up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi; up to 9 hours on cellular

Finish: Space grey, starlight, pink, purple, blue

Price: Wi-Fi – Dh2,499 (64GB) / Dh3,099 (256GB); cellular – Dh3,099 (64GB) / Dh3,699 (256GB)

Brief scoreline:

Liverpool 2

Keita 5', Firmino 26'

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While you're here
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Updated: February 26, 2022, 4:10 AM`
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