Taliban's Ban on UN Female Staff in Afghanistan Jeopardizes Aid and Women's Rights.
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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has condemned the Taliban's ban on Afghan women working for the organisation, calling on the rulers to immediately revoke the discriminatory order. Female staff are essential for UN operations in the country, particularly in delivering life-saving assistance to millions of people in need. The ban is being seen as a significant test of the future of UN operations in Afghanistan and the relationship between the organisation and the Taliban government, which has increasingly restricted women's freedoms since seizing power in 2021.
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