WorldPingFive years into Taliban rule in Afghanistan, women have been particularly affected by the government’s restrictions. They are banned from public places including parks and excluded from most jobs, while girls are barred from education beyond the age of 12.
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WorldPingFive years after the Taliban returned to power, Afghan women face sweeping restrictions on education, work, movement and public life, with the UN describing Afghanistan as the world’s worst country for women’s rights.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingTaliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan…
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WorldPingRahul Gandhi to take ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ to Pune on August 22, focus on women’s issues — full report at Times of India.
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WorldPingThe Cockroach Janata Party will launch a statewide campaign to assess the conditions in public hospitals. This initiative follows their "School Thik Karo" campaign, which audits the amenities in government schools.
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WorldPingFive years after the Taliban seized power, thousands of Afghans who fled to France are rebuilding their lives while facing challenges including language, housing and employment.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingWhen the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR
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