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2.5 Million Afghans Deported: Women Resist Taliban's Oppression

8/23/2025

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In 2025, over 2.5 million Afghans, primarily women and girls, were deported from Iran and Pakistan to Taliban-controlled areas.
Afghan women face restrictions on education and healthcare training, along with enforced dress codes.
Women continue to resist through clandestine education and activism efforts.
The international community's response has been limited, with demands for stronger action against Taliban abuses.

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Story summary

In 2025, over 2.5 million Afghans, primarily women and girls, were deported from Iran and Pakistan to Taliban-controlled areas.
Afghan women face restrictions on education and healthcare training, along with enforced dress codes.
Women continue to resist through clandestine education and activism efforts.
The international community's response has been limited, with demands for stronger action against Taliban abuses.