Amu: Now, the owners say they have lost everything. “We invested everything we had into these businesses, but the Taliban has taken it all away,” one cafe owner said. “If the closures are permanent, I will have no money left to secure my future.” The closure of the cafes follows a broader crackdown on women’s rights in Afghanistan, where the Taliban has barred women from higher education, most forms of employment, and public spaces, including parks and gyms. Click here to read more (external link).