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Men will represent women at gathering for national unity - Taliban leader

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The meeting is the first of its kind in Afghanistan. No country has yet recognized the Taliban as the country's legitimate rulers. The Taliban has been criticized for its treatment of women in the country. The group has banned women from leaving the country without a male relative, among other measures.

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Reuters

Men will represent women at gathering for national unity - Taliban leader

A large gathering organised by the Taliban of Afghanistan's religious scholars and tribal elders will address issues of national unity and will be without female participants, the acting deputy prime minister said on Wednesday.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Men will represent women at gathering for national unity - Taliban leader

KABUL (Reuters) - A large gathering organised by the Taliban of Afghanistan's religious scholars and tribal elders will address issues of national unity and will be without female participants, the acting deputy prime minister said on Wednesday. Read full story

2 years ago·Malaysia

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2 years ago·Canada

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VOA News

Taliban to Convene All-Male Meeting of Clerics, Elders for Afghan Unity Debate

Men-only session seen as attempt to promote domestic legitimacy for ruling group so it can secure much-needed international recognition

2 years ago·United States

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Business Standard

Men will represent women at religious scholars' gathering: Taliban

Over 3,000 religious scholars, tribal elders, intellectuals, influential figures and national traders will attend the gathering in Kabul on Thursday without the participation of women

2 years ago·India

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Rappler

Men will represent women at gathering for national unity – Taliban leader

The gathering appeared similar to a 'loya jirga', a traditional form of decision making in Afghanistan that some leaders, including former republic President Ashraf Ghani have used

2 years ago·Philippines

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