Since the Taliban regained power in August 2021, Afghan women have faced extreme repression, including bans on education, employment, and public life. Forced marriages and violence against women have escalated, alongside a mass exodus of Afghan women seeking refuge globally. Despite international recognition of these issues as crimes against humanity, the stories of these women remain largely overlooked by the media. As Afghanistan prepares for sporting events, many, including the author, are advocating for a boycott of the Afghan cricket team, emphasizing the political implications of engaging with a regime that suppresses women's rights.
The Taliban's oppressive policies have completely stripped Afghan women of their rights, leaving them in a state of fear, silencing their voices, and denying them basic liberties.
The international community has largely turned a blind eye to the plight of Afghan women, with their stories rarely making headlines despite the grave human rights violations occurring.
Calls for a boycott of the Afghan cricket team reflect the belief that engaging with Afghan sports is political, as the team represents a regime oppressing half the population.
The UN's declaration of the Taliban's actions as crimes against humanity emphasizes that what is happening to Afghan women is not just a local issue, but a global concern.
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