US EditionAnger after female journalists excluded from Afghan embassy event in India
The Taliban's decision to exclude women journalists at a press conference in New Delhi drew widespread criticism from Indian politicians and media, highlighting ongoing gender discrimination issues.
- Female journalists were excluded from attending a press event with the Afghan Taliban foreign minister in Delhi, sparking anger from Indian politicians and journalists.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs stated they had no involvement in the press interaction at the Afghan embassy.
- The Editors Guild of India strongly condemned the exclusion and called for the government to reaffirm gender equity in press access at diplomatic events.
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