Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule
Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.
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"Women are not totally restricted on all walks of life."
— Amir Khan Muttaqi , Politician
"it is not correct to say everything is banned for women"
— Amir Khan Muttaqi , Politician
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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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