Taliban Bans UN Female Staffers from Working in Afghanistan
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Female Afghan employees of the United Nations have been banned from working by Taliban authorities in eastern Afghanistan, raising concerns about the delivery of life-saving aid. Despite initial promises of a more moderate rule, the Taliban have imposed harsh measures since seizing power in 2021, including banning girls from education beyond sixth grade and women from working, studying, and even going to parks. The UN has expressed "serious concern" and reminded the Taliban that it cannot operate without female staff. The ban may extend beyond Nangarhar province, and the UN is seeking clarity on how it will affect its operations in the country.
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