Anxiety and fear for women in Taliban stronghold eNCA
Many women in Kandahar are staying away from public spaces, fearful and anxious under Afghanistan's new Taliban rulersKABUL - Afghan student Fauzia used to make ends meet voicing ads on a radio station in the Taliban heartland of Kandahar, but that came to an abrupt end when the Islamists swept to power in August.
The Taliban"posted messages on Facebook saying they did not want to hear any more music or female on air," said Fauzia, who asked not to use her real name. Women, with some exceptions, have been barred from returning to work or education, and told that they must hold off until arrangements have been made, including the segregation of men and women.
"Most parents don't send their girls to school after the age of 10 because they don't feel secure," Nazari said.
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