In Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan, One Woman Refuses a Life of Dependence Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security reasons https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/in-taliban-ruled-afghanistan-one-woman-refuses-a-life-of-dependence/ KABUL, Aug 7 2026 (IPS) - The Taliban’s rise to power robbed Mehrmaa of her husband, her job and her chance to live freely. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -