Austin calls Afghan women’s rights situation ‘horrible’ after US withdrawal

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Austin calls Afghan women’s rights situation ‘horrible’ after US withdrawal

WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin described the state of women’s rights in Afghanistan as “horrible” following the U.S. withdrawal in 2021, acknowledging the dire consequences for women under Taliban rule. Mr. Austin reflected on the aftermath of the withdrawal, noting the widespread concerns at the time about what might follow. “There was a lot of speculation on what would happen if Washington left Afghanistan,” he said. “The wor…