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Afghanistan’s Undercover Athletes: Sportswomen Pose For Portraits Amid Taliban Threats

11th January, 2023 · admin

AP: Since taking power in August 2021, the Taliban has banned sports for Afghan female athletes as part of an escalating campaign of restrictions that have hindered daily life for women. Fearing reprisals, these women posed for portraits in their burqas with the equipment of the sports they love but are officially banned from participating in. Click here to view photos (external link).

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