Pressure from the Taliban has Contributed to Rise in Underage Marriages in Afghanistan — Global Issues
The life of women has become extremely restricted in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over in August 2021. by Anonymous…
The life of women has become extremely restricted in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over in August 2021. by Anonymous…
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