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Afghanistan’s Taliban-era rights crisis

Afghanistan is facing a prolonged human-rights and humanitarian crisis under Taliban rule, with women and girls bearing the brunt of restrictions on education, work and public life. The country’s future remains closely tied to international efforts to provide assistance and preserve basic rights.

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October 1, 2026, 02:02

Zahra Joya calls Taliban rule over Afghan women ‘gender apartheid’

The Afghan journalist, living in exile in London, says a system of decrees and movement restrictions has pushed women out of public life. She urged governments to increase pressure on the Taliban.