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UN Condemns Taliban's Brutal Oppression of Afghan Women

8/10/2025

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U.N. investigator Richard Bennett has fiercely condemned the Taliban's brutal oppression of women in Afghanistan, branding it as "crimes against humanity." Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban has stripped away vital protections, dismissed female judges, and enforced harsh restrictions on education and public life. Bennett urges the world to act swiftly to support Afghan women in their fight for rights.

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U.N. investigator Richard Bennett has fiercely condemned the Taliban's brutal oppression of women in Afghanistan, branding it as "crimes against humanity." Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban has stripped away vital protections, dismissed female judges, and enforced harsh restrictions on education and public life. Bennett urges the world to act swiftly to support Afghan women in their fight for rights.