What's happened
Taliban's harsh measures severely restrict Afghan women's public life, education, work, and healthcare
Why it matters
The Taliban's oppressive measures have left Afghan women vulnerable and severely restricted their access to education, work, and healthcare, leading to a catastrophic health crisis.
What the papers say
The Independent highlights the catastrophic health crisis disproportionately affecting women and girls due to the loss of foreign aid and Taliban rights violations. AP News and South China Morning Post report on the Taliban's severe restrictions on Afghan women's public life, education, work, and healthcare, leading to a significant health crisis.
How we got here
The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 led to severe restrictions on women's rights, exacerbating the country's health crisis.
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