Chief Contrarian
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Chief Contrarian
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𝗨𝗡 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗤𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 The UN has reportedly suspended its operations at the Islam Qala border crossing between Afghanistan and Iran after the Taliban imposed new restrictions barring female national UN and partner staff from working at the site. This development follows earlier report from a local doctor who told an Afghan journalist, @Mohamma61363694 that, since November 1, the Taliban have prohibited female doctors and midwives from providing medical care to Afghan women returning from Iran—allegedly over claims of improper hijab, despite staff wearing it. The doctor warned that the absence of female medical personnel has created serious hardships for women at the border and urged that the issue be brought to the attention of Taliban authorities. The Taliban have not yet commented on the reports. In December 2022, the Taliban imposed a blanket ban on Afghan women working with international and national NGOs across Afghanistan. However, despite no official exemptions being announced, some UN agencies and humanitarian organizations — particularly in essential sectors like health — continued limited operations involving female staff.























