Afghan women prosecutors once seen as symbols of democracy find asylum in Spain

Women's freedoms in Afghanistan were abruptly curtailed in 2021 with the arrival of a government that enforces a strict interpretation of Islam.

Many of the women have said they felt abandoned by Western governments and international organizations.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said it was not in a position to comment on specific cases. The Taliban has said any Afghan who fled the country since it took power in 2021 can return safely through a repatriation council.

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