Taliban militants pepper spray women protesting for the right to work, education

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Taliban forces on Sunday fired pepper spray at a group of women protesters in Afghanistan's capital demanding rights to work and education, three demonstrators told AFP. Since seizing control of the country by force in August, the Taliban authorities have imposed creeping restrictions on Afghans, especially on women.

4 months ago·Kabul, Afghanistan

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One woman reportedly taken to hospital after protest calling for right to work and education is stoppedTaliban forces have fired pepper spray at a group of women protesting in Afghanistan’s capital to demand rights to work and education.Since seizing control of the country by force in August, the Taliban authorities have imposed creeping restrictions on Afghans, especially on women.Continue reading...

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NDTV

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