Afghan women visit Band-e-Amir national park despite Taliban ban - in pictures

The Taliban decision to ban women has sparked criticism from international organisations

Women walk through Band-e-Amir national park in Afghanistan in defiance of a ban imposed by the Taliban. All photos: EPA

Women walk through Band-e-Amir national park in Afghanistan in defiance of a ban imposed by the Taliban. All photos: EPA

Aug 30, 2023

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