Women in Afghanistan
Taliban’s new government draws heavy criticism for lack of representation, record of ministers
Contrary to the Taliban’s assurances of giving representation to all sections of Afghan society, the 33-member new government has minimal representation from ethnic minorities and no woman ministers
Afghan women face an uncertain future as Taliban grows stronger
The cause of the Afghan women was a major reason cited by the US during its invasion of Afghanistan. Today as the US leaves and the Taliban is resurgent, what is the state of women?
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