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Afghan Women Erased From Public Life in Five Years of Taliban Rule

Source: The New York Times Published Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:08:37 +0000
Afghan Women Erased From Public Life in Five Years of Taliban Rule

Why This Matters

Key context: A market in Kabul, Afghanistan, last year. Most women say they have to get a male relative’s permission to leave the house. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

A market in Kabul, Afghanistan, last year. Most women say they have to get a male relative’s permission to leave the house.

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