# The promises the Taliban made to women, then broke | Explainer

https://mins.news/en/video/22932

- Guardian News, 2026-08-15 11:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OubuLP0eSE

> After five years of Taliban rule, women have faced severe discrimination despite the group’s claim that it would protect their rights.

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