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Four international aid groups have halted their operations in Afghanistan following a decision by the governing Taliban to ban women from working at non-governmental organisations.Women central to aid distribution
After the ban, the International Rescue Committee, Save the Children, the Norwegian Refugee Council, and CARE said they could no longer effectively reach people in need without the women amongst their ranks. The NGOs had been providing healthcare, education, and nutrition services amid worsening humanitarian conditions.Alleged violations of Sharia lawElaborating, the Afghan government said women were breaking Sharia law by failing to wear the hijab.
In response, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he was deeply concerned the move would “disrupt vital and life-saving assistance to millions”.
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