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Exiled Afghan Female Footballers Demand FIFA Support

5/7/2025

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Afghan female footballers, forced into exile by Taliban oppression, are rallying for FIFA's recognition and support, embodying the fight for women's rights. With over 185,000 signatures on their petition, they strive for a chance to compete, even as the Taliban grapples with internal strife and mounting global criticism for its human rights abuses against women and girls.

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Afghan female footballers, forced into exile by Taliban oppression, are rallying for FIFA's recognition and support, embodying the fight for women's rights. With over 185,000 signatures on their petition, they strive for a chance to compete, even as the Taliban grapples with internal strife and mounting global criticism for its human rights abuses against women and girls.