For days, Mina has been trying to flee Afghanistan to get to safety after the Taliban gained control over most of the country, including the capital, Kabul. As the Taliban continues their offensive, stranded citizens are flocking to the airport in Kabul, which has erupted into violent chaos. "My sin is that I was born in this country, and I am a woman." Western countries need to step up, advocate saysSeveral politicians, activists and human rights advocates are calling on Western countries to ease visa requirements for Afghan nationals. "The Taliban don't like women to go outside the house, and if a woman has travelled to the U.K. or the U.S. without a mahram, how are they going to treat that woman," she asked.

Source: CBC News August 17, 2021 16:07 UTC