In a tragic incident, four individuals, including three foreign tourists and an Afghan citizen, were killed in central Afghanistan’s Bamyan province on Friday. The attack also resulted in injuries to four foreign nationals and three Afghans. The identity of both the attackers and the nationality of the foreign tourists remain unknown at this time.
Roya Sadat’s latest documentary, ‘The Sharp Edge of Peace,’ follows four Afghan women leaders who risk their lives to advocate for women’s rights at the negotiating table with the Taliban. Despite facing death threats and security challenges, Sadat and her team were determined to tell this important story, which highlights the women’s resilience and the ongoing struggle for peace in Afghanistan.
The Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan has brought about a stark reversal of progress made in women’s rights. While Taliban leaders exempt their own daughters from the oppressive measures imposed on Afghan women, they selectively apply religious texts to justify gender apartheid and human rights violations against the majority of Afghan women. The global community is considering recognizing gender apartheid as an offense under international law, which would be a crucial step in holding the Taliban accountable for their actions.
