Taliban3 days agoAfghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban ruleWomen across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.3 days ago3 days agoFive years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left3 days ago3 days agoBBC questions Taliban over human rights and girls educationSpeaking to the BBC, A Taliban officials answers questions on restrictions for women and girls' education.3 days ago4 days agoFive years of the BBC questioning the Taliban over women and girls' educationTaliban officials parry questions about severe restrictions on women and girls' education.4 days ago4 days agoHunger, women's rights and the economy: Lyse Doucet on life under the TalibanLyse Doucet unpacks what life is like in Afghanistan five years after the Taliban's overthrow.4 days ago6 Aug 2026Afghan women's team reunite to play football after banThe team hopes that in the future they will qualify for international competitions.6 Aug 202629 Jul 2026Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failureThe Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise.29 Jul 202625 Jul 2026'I disguised myself as a boy so I could go to school'Zahra Joya says her experience under the Taliban convinced her to fight for women's rights.25 Jul 20269 Jun 2026Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in AfghanistanThe demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.9 Jun 2026...
