UN says Afghan women and girls face worsening hardship five years after Taliban takeover
The United Nations says some Afghans have seen gains since 2021, but women and girls remain under severe pressure as the Taliban mark five years in power.
The United Nations said on Thursday that life has improved for some people in Afghanistan since the Taliban took control of Kabul five years ago, but many others are facing deeper hardship. The agency highlighted women and girls as among those most affected.
According to UN News, the situation for Afghan women and girls remains especially difficult under Taliban rule, with restrictions continuing to shape daily life and access to opportunity. The report said the broader picture is mixed, with some areas showing progress while others have deteriorated.
The UN briefing was part of a wider update that also touched on flooding in Myanmar, recovery efforts in Syria and homecare workers in New York. The Afghanistan assessment came as the Taliban marked five years since seizing power in the capital.
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