Taliban's Ban on Women at UN in Afghanistan Causes Staffing Crisis

The Taliban has banned Afghan women from working at the United Nations in Afghanistan, adding to the long list of restrictions imposed on Afghan women since the group regained power in August 2021. The UN Secretary-General called the ban "unacceptable and frankly inconceivable," and aid organizations have expressed concern about the impact on their ability to provide lifesaving assistance to the Afghan population. The Taliban has faced condemnation from Western countries and international organizations, but little action has been taken to address the restrictions on Afghan women.