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Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule

World | 2026-08-14 at 18:25 UTC | Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.
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