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Exiled Afghan Women Cricketers Arrive In Guwahati To Watch World Cup On Learning Tour
There is no Afghanistan team in the ICC Women's World Cup starting on Tuesday, but a group of 16 cricketers from that country now living in exile in Australia has arrived in Guwahati.
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Afghanistan Women's Football Team Of Refugees To Play First Official Games At FIFA-Backed Event
Afghanistan has not played an official women's competitive game since 2018.
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Taliban Release Detained Elderly British Couple
An elderly British couple detained in Afghanistan for almost eight months were released on Friday, the Taliban authorities said, after pressure built to free the pair due to fears over their health.
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Taliban Bans Books Written By Women In Afghan Universities, 18 Courses Dropped
A total of 679 textbooks, including 140 written by women and 310 by Iranian authors or publishers, have been prohibited.
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Taliban Restrictions Delay Medical Help For Women In Quake-Hit Areas: Report
The Taliban's response to women affected by the earthquake has been hindered by strict gender rules and cultural restrictions, New York Times reported.
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Ex-Ireland Star John Mooney Appointed New Fielding Coach By Afghanistan Ahead Of Asia Cup
John Mooney has also worked with the West Indies men's team and served as a temporary coach for the Ireland women's team since January this year.
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15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
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Taliban Investigating Death Threats Against UN's Afghan Female Staff: Report
The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations, according to a report.
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Exiled Afghanistan Women Cricketers Get More ICC Backing
The International Cricket Council has pledged more support to Afghanistan's displaced women's cricketers to get back to playing.
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ICC Initiative On Afghanistan Women: Key Engagement Opportunities During Next 2 Global Meets
The displaced women cricketers from Afghanistan, who fled their country due to Taliban rule, will receive key engagement opportunities during the next two global events.
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World Court Issues Warrants Against Taliban Leaders For Persecuting Women
The International Criminal Court on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of the persecution of women and girls.
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ICC Announces Dedicated Task Force For Displaced Afghanistan Women Cricketers
The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Sunday, announced the formation of a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers.
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"Women In Afghan Jail...": Message For Trump From US Woman Freed By Taliban
An American woman freed by the Taliban in Afghanistan celebrated her release, in a video shared Saturday by US President Donald Trump, in which she thanked him for helping secure her freedom.
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Afghan Women Shift From Burqas To Abayas Amid Taliban Restrictions
Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a symbol of the Taliban's oppression of women.
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Porn Star Whitney Wright Faces Outrage After Visiting Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan
American porn star Whitney Wright faces heavy backlash after posing with an AK47 under Taliban escort in Afghanistan.
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Exiled Afghan Women Cricketers Arrive In Guwahati To Watch World Cup On Learning Tour
There is no Afghanistan team in the ICC Women's World Cup starting on Tuesday, but a group of 16 cricketers from that country now living in exile in Australia has arrived in Guwahati.
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Afghanistan Women's Football Team Of Refugees To Play First Official Games At FIFA-Backed Event
Afghanistan has not played an official women's competitive game since 2018.
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Taliban Release Detained Elderly British Couple
An elderly British couple detained in Afghanistan for almost eight months were released on Friday, the Taliban authorities said, after pressure built to free the pair due to fears over their health.
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Taliban Bans Books Written By Women In Afghan Universities, 18 Courses Dropped
A total of 679 textbooks, including 140 written by women and 310 by Iranian authors or publishers, have been prohibited.
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Taliban Restrictions Delay Medical Help For Women In Quake-Hit Areas: Report
The Taliban's response to women affected by the earthquake has been hindered by strict gender rules and cultural restrictions, New York Times reported.
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Ex-Ireland Star John Mooney Appointed New Fielding Coach By Afghanistan Ahead Of Asia Cup
John Mooney has also worked with the West Indies men's team and served as a temporary coach for the Ireland women's team since January this year.
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15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
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Taliban Investigating Death Threats Against UN's Afghan Female Staff: Report
The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations, according to a report.
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Exiled Afghanistan Women Cricketers Get More ICC Backing
The International Cricket Council has pledged more support to Afghanistan's displaced women's cricketers to get back to playing.
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ICC Initiative On Afghanistan Women: Key Engagement Opportunities During Next 2 Global Meets
The displaced women cricketers from Afghanistan, who fled their country due to Taliban rule, will receive key engagement opportunities during the next two global events.
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World Court Issues Warrants Against Taliban Leaders For Persecuting Women
The International Criminal Court on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of the persecution of women and girls.
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ICC Announces Dedicated Task Force For Displaced Afghanistan Women Cricketers
The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Sunday, announced the formation of a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers.
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"Women In Afghan Jail...": Message For Trump From US Woman Freed By Taliban
An American woman freed by the Taliban in Afghanistan celebrated her release, in a video shared Saturday by US President Donald Trump, in which she thanked him for helping secure her freedom.
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Afghan Women Shift From Burqas To Abayas Amid Taliban Restrictions
Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a symbol of the Taliban's oppression of women.
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Porn Star Whitney Wright Faces Outrage After Visiting Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan
American porn star Whitney Wright faces heavy backlash after posing with an AK47 under Taliban escort in Afghanistan.
