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Afghan Women Judges: Vulnerable and Silenced Since Taliban Takeover

8/23/2025

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Afghan women judges have lost their positions and safety since the Taliban's takeover in August 2021.
Many are trapped in Afghanistan or face deportation abroad, highlighting their precarious situations.
The international community needs to expedite asylum processes and support these women committed to justice.
Nearly four years later, many judges remain silenced and vulnerable, underscoring the urgent need for action.

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Story summary

Afghan women judges have lost their positions and safety since the Taliban's takeover in August 2021.
Many are trapped in Afghanistan or face deportation abroad, highlighting their precarious situations.
The international community needs to expedite asylum processes and support these women committed to justice.
Nearly four years later, many judges remain silenced and vulnerable, underscoring the urgent need for action.