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Afghanistan humanitarian and rights crisis under Taliban

Overview

Five years after the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, Afghanistan continues to face a profound humanitarian, economic, and social crisis. The nation remains characterized by extreme poverty, food insecurity, and near-total international isolation.

Reports from UN Women and UNESCO indicate a severe crackdown on women’s rights, including the prohibition of women from attending university and the barring of approximately 2.4 million girls from secondary education. Economic disparities are significant, with women’s employment at 7% compared to 84% for men. Many women report feeling unsafe traveling without a male relative.

On a local level, survival for many Afghans involves high-risk economic activities. In areas near Kabul, individuals resort to scavenging in cemeteries for recyclable waste to sell or use as fuel. However, the Taliban has prohibited begging and waste collection, creating risks of detention for those attempting to survive through these means.

Entities

Taliban · Afghanistan · UN Women · World Bank · Kabul

Timeline

  1. about 3 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Afghanistan: Survival struggles five years after Taliban takeover

    Five years after the Taliban took power, many in Kabul struggle to survive through scavenging and small-scale recycling amidst severe poverty and increasing restrictions on public life.

  2. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Afghanistan faces humanitarian crisis and rights restrictions under Taliban rule

    Five years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan faces a severe humanitarian crisis, extreme economic instability, and systemic restrictions on women's rights and education.

Sources

gazeta.mk · independent.co.uk · mantovauno.it · semissourian.com · shqipmedia.com · upday.com