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FILE PHOTO: Cash aid for displaced people in Kabul

World Feb 06

Women in Afghanistan find ways to make their voices heard under Taliban oppression

By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi

World Jan 30

An Afghan woman walks on the street during a snowfall in Kabul, Afghanistan, January 3, 2022. Photo by Ali Khara/REUTERS
UN says Taliban ban on women aid workers is a potential death blow

The U.N. humanitarian chief is warning that the Taliban's ban on women aid workers in Afghanistan is "a potential death blow" to many important humanitarian programs.

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

World Jan 20

Afghan women chant slogans in protest against the closure of universities to women by the Taliban in Kabul
UN says Taliban is divided on whether or not to restore women’s rights

Haq told reporters that "the key thing is to reconcile" the two disparate groups.

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

World Jan 16

AFGHANISTAN-LAWMAKER-SHOOTING
Former Afghan female lawmaker mourned around the world after weekend slaying

Mursal Nabizada was among the few female parliamentarians who stayed in Kabul after the Taliban seized power in August 2021.

By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press

World Jan 12

Afghan women chant slogans in protest against the closure of universities to women by the Taliban in Kabul
Taliban ban on women workers hurts humanitarian aid for Afghans

Aid workers say the Taliban's ban on women working for non-governmental organizations is already starting to hurt the massive humanitarian campaign that is keeping Afghanistan alive.

By Riazat Butt, Associated Press

Jan 09

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U.S. Navy veteran kidnapped, held hostage by Taliban describes experience

By Amna Nawaz

Contractor and U.S. Navy veteran Mark Frerichs was kidnapped and held hostage by Taliban forces for over two and a half years. He was released as part of a prisoner swap last September and is now adjusting to freedom and…

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Jan 01

UN official meets Taliban deputy premier over women’s rights in Afghanistan

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A senior U.N. official in Afghanistan met on Sunday the deputy prime minister of the Taliban-led government to discuss a ban on women working for non-governmental groups that Afghan authorities have announced in a series of measures rolling back women's…

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Jan 01

Bomb blast kills several people at Kabul military checkpoint, Taliban says

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A bomb exploded near a checkpoint at Kabul's military airport Sunday morning killing and wounding “several” people, a Taliban official said, the first deadly blast of 2023 in Afghanistan.

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Dec 27

UN rights chief urges Taliban to immediately reverse restrictions on women

By Associated Press

Last week, Taliban authorities stopped university education for women, sparking international outrage and demonstrations in Afghan cities.

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Dec 26

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Taliban further restricts women’s rights, forcing aid groups to halt work in Afghanistan

By Lisa Desjardins

This weekend, the Taliban ordered that women can no longer work for non-governmental organizations, including relief agencies. Any such group that continues to employ women will lose its license, according to the economic ministry. Vicki Aken of the International Rescue…

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