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The Taliban have imposed one of the harshest restrictions on Afghanistan's women since seizing power, ordering them to wear the all-covering burqa in public

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Taliban order Afghan women to wear all-covering burqa

The Taliban imposed one of the harshest restrictions on Afghanistan's women since seizing power, ordering them to wear the all-covering burqa in public.

AFPMay 7, 2022

Most women have been barred from their government jobs since the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan in August

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Women workers must cover up ‘even with a blanket’, say Afghan Taliban

Women working in Afghan government must cover up — even with a blanket if necessary — or they may lose their jobs, say Taliban.

AFPFebruary 22, 2022

Afghan women protest against Taliban killings of ex-soldiers

World

Taliban deputy PM calls for aid without 'political bias'

The Taliban appealed on Friday for emergency humanitarian aid without "political bias."

AFPJanuary 7, 2022

Taliban warn US, EU of refugees if Afghan sanctions continue

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Taliban appeal again for UN seat after Afghan ambassador quits

The Taliban made a fresh appeal on Friday for Afghanistan's seat at the United Nations.

AFPDecember 17, 2021