Taliban’s Threats to Afghan Women Expose Grim Realities Under Their Rule

As America and its allies continue to assess the fallout from their withdrawal from Afghanistan, a disturbing report confirms what many feared: the Taliban have become an unrelenting threat to Afghan women’s security and freedoms. According to the latest United Nations investigation, dozens of Afghan female staff working with the UN have received explicit death threats linked directly to their professional roles. The Taliban government asserts it is investigating these threats, promising that its Interior Ministry is handling the matter. But can a regime known for brutal repression of women be trusted as protector rather than perpetrator? The evidence says...