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A son's fight to save his mother from the Taliban

The Current

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A Mother's Struggle in Taliban's Grasp

This chapter delves into the intense emotional turmoil experienced by a son as he grapples with the danger his mother faces in Tajikistan due to the Taliban's influence. It recounts her harrowing ordeal after a brutal assault, illustrating the resilience of women in Afghanistan amidst conflict and the despair of a son feeling powerless to protect his loved ones.

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