Taliban's Ban on Afghan Women Working for UN Sparks Outrage and Solidarity.

The Taliban has banned Afghan women from working for the United Nations in Afghanistan, prompting strong condemnations and raising questions about foreign aid amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. The UN has condemned the move as "cruel," "unlawful," and "an unparalleled violation of women's rights." The ban is likely to affect the organization's ability to mitigate the country's dire humanitarian situation, as about two-thirds of Afghans are estimated to rely on lifesaving assistance.