Afghanistan International: Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the death of a young woman named Tahira, who was detained by the Taliban two weeks ago. Sources from Bamiyan province have confirmed her death but have not established the cause. Initial media reports suggested that Tahira committed “suicide” after being released from prison. The Taliban have previously arbitrarily detained numerous girls, predominantly Shia Muslims, in various cities. Click here to read more (external link).
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