Banned from speaking in public, Afghan women risk telling us their stories
On Point | Podcast
WBUR
4.2 • 3.5K Ratings
🗓️ 27 September 2024
⏱️ 57 minutes
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Summary
The Taliban has banned women from speaking in public. They're banned from singing, reading, reciting poetry, or even laughing outside their homes.
What do the recent crackdowns mean for Afghan women -- and what can the international community do to stop it?
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