Story perspectives

Dr. Sima Samar: Afghanistan's Women Face Grave Injustice

12/26/2025

25 5

Summary

Story summary

Dr. Sima Samar, a former Afghan vice-president, says Afghanistan faces a 'graveyard kind of security' under Taliban rule and longs to return home.
She highlights women's dire plight, including bans on education and work.
Samar criticizes the international community for neglect, likening it to indifference that sparked civil war.
She notes acts of resistance and urges Australia to maintain diplomatic recognition of the former Afghan government to oppose Taliban oppression.

1 of 1

Story summary

Dr. Sima Samar, a former Afghan vice-president, says Afghanistan faces a 'graveyard kind of security' under Taliban rule and longs to return home.
She highlights women's dire plight, including bans on education and work.
Samar criticizes the international community for neglect, likening it to indifference that sparked civil war.
She notes acts of resistance and urges Australia to maintain diplomatic recognition of the former Afghan government to oppose Taliban oppression.