Women in Afghanistan: The Taliban knocked on her door 3 times. The fourth time, they killed her
3 years, 4 months ago

Women in Afghanistan: The Taliban knocked on her door 3 times. The fourth time, they killed her

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CNN — Najia was at home with her three young sons and daughter in a small village in northern Afghanistan when Taliban fighters knocked on their door. This time, the Taliban is promising to form an “Afghan inclusive Islamic government,” although it’s not clear what form that will take and if the new leadership will include women. We want schools, clinics and freedom like other women, men – other people.” Najia's daughter said Taliban fighters threw a grenade inside their house. “International humanitarian law and human rights, especially the hard-won gains of women and girls, must be preserved,” he said. “It’s the wrong time now for donors to be saying, ‘Oh, we’re done now in Afghanistan.’” Women across the country live in fear of the same knock at the door Najia heard last month.

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