# Afghan women erased from public life under Taliban rule

https://mins.news/en/video/22834

- France 24 English, 2026-08-15 08:42 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQN_UleF9hA

> Five years into Taliban rule, Afghan women have been especially affected by government restrictions. They are barred from public places such as parks and most jobs, while girls cannot continue their education beyond age 12. FRANCE 24’s Peter O’Brien spoke with independent researcher Melissa Cornet in Kabul.

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