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Despite Taliban promises, Afghan women fear losing their freedoms and lives

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The plight of women and girls in Afghanistan, many of whom gained new freedoms over the past 20 years, is now among the most important priorities now that the Taliban have taken over. With the help of author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, Stephanie Sy tells us the story of a woman who persevered under the Taliban, flourished over the last 20 years, and escaped the Taliban's return just 48 hours ago.

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U.S. & Canada
Tags
Human rights in Afghanistan, Women in Afghanistan, Women under the Taliban
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