Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule

BBC News Friday 14 August 2026, 18:25 UTC 1 min read

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Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.

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