Five Years of Taliban Rule: Afghan Women Face Deepening Repression The Taliban's seizure of power in Afghanistan five years ago marked a stark reversal for women's rights in the country.
Since then, a series of policies and actions has cumulatively chipped away at progress made since the fall of the Islamist regime in 2001. The result is a dire situation where Afghan women face deepening repression.
Understanding the Taliban's Crackdown on Afghan Women The Taliban began restricting women's rights almost immediately after their return to power.