Today, Explained The Taliban vs. women
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Jan 11, 2023 
Hosna Jalil, former deputy minister of women's affairs in Afghanistan, shares her firsthand experience of the devastating setbacks Afghan women have faced since the Taliban's return to power. Hassan Abbas, a professor specializing in South Asian politics, discusses the internal power struggles within the Taliban and the shift towards hardline policies. They explore the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by women's exclusion from education and employment, as well as emerging pockets of resistance and solidarity among citizens advocating for women's rights, fostering hope for future change.
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Men Supporting Women's Rights
- Afghan men, in a show of solidarity, joined women in protesting the Taliban's decrees.
- Male medical students walked out of exams, professors resigned, and men joined street protests, risking beatings.
Shared Suffering
- Hosna Jalil supports international NGOs suspending aid in Afghanistan, even if it means hardship for her own family.
- She believes shared suffering will create a collective voice and force Afghan men to advocate for women's rights.
Taliban Divided
- The Taliban are divided internally between hardliners in Kandahar and moderates in Kabul.
- The hardliners, despite lacking a clear strategy, are currently winning the internal power struggle.
