Women were forced to adhere to regressive policies during the Taliban’s first government in Afghanistan between 1996 and 2001. There are videos showing a virtual stampede-like situation with crowds barging into the airport amid sounds of gunfire in the background. People are ready to pay whatever it costs to leave the country before the Taliban officially enforce their new regime in Afghanistan. Since the recent advances of the Taliban, there is widespread fear that Afghanistan may revert to similar policies for women. Taliban has stated that women will have rights under their new regime and will be allowed to study and work.

Source: dna August 16, 2021 17:03 UTC