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Why the UN's work in Afghanistan is in jeopardy

Published 12 April 2023, 9:51 am
The United Nations has told its staff in Afghanistan to stay home following a decision by the Taliban to forbid Afghan women from working with the organisation. Wazhma Frogh is a human rights lawyer and women's rights activist, who also served on Afghanistan's High Peace Council. She believes the impact will be huge.
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