This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission.
A small group of Afghan women took to the streets of Kabul on September 11 in a rare protest to demand their rights and call on the international community to denounce Taliban rule.
More than 10 women participated in the demonstration, advocating for the restoration of basic freedoms that have been severely curtailed under the Taliban-led government since the group seized power three years ago.
The protest was organized by the Afghan Women’s History Transformation Movement.
Ruqiya Sa’i, head of the movement, said the women ended the protest after 30 minutes because of the possibility of a violent attack by the Taliban.
The severe restrictions on women ban education beyond the sixth grade and bar them from working in many offices.
