Global Indifference and Internal Struggles

The international community's response to the Taliban's treatment of Afghan women has been criticized as inadequate, contributing to the regime's increasing harshness. Afghan feminist Sahar Fertrat highlights that, despite a long history of resistance, women are bearing the brunt of the oppression while the world remains largely silent. This lack of significant consequences or interventions from global powers emboldens the Taliban, as they pursue policies like restricting education for girls and limiting women's workforce participation. Analysts indicate that neither threats of violence nor offers of aid have swayed the Taliban from their oppressive course, revealing a deep-seated challenge for global diplomatic efforts.