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“These rapes and videos are a way to silence us”
France🏛️ Politics4/13/2026

“These rapes and videos are a way to silence us”

The article describes the experience of a 33-year-old Afghan woman who lived under the previous government before the Taliban regained control in August 2021. She previously worked with international organizations promoting community development and women's rights, and she participated in public activities such as radio programs. After the Taliban takeover, she faced severe restrictions, including mandatory dress codes, the requirement to be accompanied by a male guardian, and a ban on women working in her organization. She received threatening calls from suspected Taliban members and observed arrests of her friends, leading her to flee her area for safety in Kabul.

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“These rapes and videos are a way to silence us”

The article describes the experience of a 33-year-old Afghan woman who lived under the previous government before the Taliban regained control in August 2021. She previously worked with international organizations promoting community development and women's rights, and she participated in public activities such as radio programs. After the Taliban takeover, she faced severe restrictions, including mandatory dress codes, the requirement to be accompanied by a male guardian, and a ban on women working in her organization. She received threatening calls from suspected Taliban members and observed arrests of her friends, leading her to flee her area for safety in Kabul.

Bias read (Left): The article frames the Taliban's policies as oppressive and discriminatory against women, using emotive language and personal testimony to highlight the severity of the situation. The narrative emphasizes the loss of freedoms and the threat to women's autonomy, which aligns with a left-leaning or人权(

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