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Taliban orders NGOs to fire female employees or face closure in restrictive edict December 29, 2024 at 10:22PM

The Taliban administration has directed all national and foreign NGOs in Afghanistan employing women to shut down. Non-compliance will result in the cancellation of operational licenses. Women in Afghanistan face tough restrictions since the Taliban’s return, including exclusion from jobs, education restrictions beyond sixth grade, and limits on public space access.