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No right left: Afghanistan’s oppressed women

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Women Under Taliban Rule

This chapter provides a harrowing insight into the life of Amina, a widow in Kabul, who grapples with the oppressive Taliban laws while trying to provide for her children. It discusses the severe restrictions on women's rights and freedoms, highlighting the dire consequences these policies have on their daily lives and economic stability. The chapter also features the experiences of other women, such as a midwife in rural Afghanistan, underscoring the emotional and practical challenges they face in a rapidly deteriorating environment.

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