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How has the Taliban suppressed female athletes?

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Kamilla Jarzina
January 5, 2024

Since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021, woman's rights have been subject to far-reaching suppression, including a ban on female participation in sport. While some female athletes continue to bravely practice their sport inside the country, many others have fled.

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