Women and the Taliban: Apartheid by Another Name

A local perspective on the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan has been shared, drawing parallels with apartheid in South Africa. The author, a South African who lived under apartheid, recognizes similarities in the systemic oppression of women in Afghanistan. The Taliban's restrictions on women's public life are highlighted, including the requirement for a close male relative to accompany them when traveling outside their homes. Businesses and health clinics have been instructed to refuse services to unaccompanied women. Further details on this comparison and the experiences of women in Afghanistan can be found in the original article, available from Ms. Magazine.