‘Her face was beaten in’: how Taliban rule ushered in a new era of women being killed

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Men are empowered to murder women without facing consequences — This lack of accountability contributes to a cycle of violence against women.
Women's voices are silenced through isolation and abuse — This practice undermines efforts towards gender equality, reinforcing patriarchal norms. Fique de olho
The situation may worsen if international pressure is not maintained on the Taliban government.

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‘Her face was beaten in’: how Taliban rule ushered in a new era of women being killed

An investigation into 231 femicide cases highlights the dire situation in Afghanistan, where men are empowered to murder and face no punishment while their crimes are covered up by the stateIn a voice message recorded weeks before she died, Liza Shams, 33, asks a relative to pray for her.

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