Taliban rule has ushered in a new era of women being whipped for minor infractions and constant inspections by 'vice and morality' officials, with men compelled to become enforcers in their own homes. Even the borders of the online world have been creeping inward, with a new spate of smartphone bans and internet restrictions.
Taliban rule has ushered in a new era of women being whipped for minor infractions and constant inspections by 'vice and morality' officials, with men compelled to become enforcers in their own homes.
Even the borders of the online world have been creeping inward, with a new spate of smartphone bans and internet restrictions.
Marking the grim anniversary, a dozen women and girls have, at great risk to their safety, documented their lives for the world to see Herat province Every day, I wake up to the silence of dawn.
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Taliban rule has ushered in a new era of women being whipped for minor infractions and constant inspections by 'vice and morality' officials, with men compelled to become enforcers in their own homes. Even the borders of the online world have been creeping inward, with a new spate of smartphone bans and internet restrictions. Marking the grim anniversary, a dozen women and girls have, at great risk to their safety, documented their lives for the world to see Herat province Every day, I wake up to the silence of dawn.
I feel as though I am still holding my weapon. I lie on my bed for a few moments, taking deep breaths.
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