Despite repeated pledges to respect human rights, the Taliban reportedly “have engaged in widespread rights abuses since retaking control” of Afghanistan
The lives of LGBTQ+ Afghans have “dramatically worsened” since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in August, according to a
LGBTQ+ people in Afghanistan are in “grave” danger under the Taliban, the report warned, and interviews with 60 LGBTQ+ Afghans revealed targeted violence and discrimination, including rape and sexual violence, being hunted by family members and neighbors and being locked out of bank accounts and employment.
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LGBTQ+ People In Afghanistan In ‘Grave’ Danger Under Taliban, Report FindsI am a London-based reporter for Forbes covering breaking news. Previously, I have worked as a reporter for a specialist legal publication covering big data and as a freelance journalist and policy analyst covering science, tech and health. I have a master’s degree in Biological Natural Sciences and a master’s degree in the History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Cambridge. Follow me on Twitter theroberthart or email me at rhartforbes.com
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