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Afghanistan crisis: Female athletes could face harsh punishment from Taliban

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Athletic achievements might now be out of reach for women in Afghanistan with their rights and freedoms on the brink of disappearing as the Taliban takes control of the country.

And like thousands of others trying to flee, women and girls who play sports will likely face harsh punishment for simply doing what they love.

Seeking legitimacy, the Taliban have said they would allow women to return to work. But many remain unconvinced.

“I don’t trust them,” 23-year-old Pashtana Durrani says. “Their leadership says one thing, their foot soldiers are doing another thing.”

Mike Armstrong reports.

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