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I feel guilt talking to those left behind in Afghanistan. While I enjoy freedom, they are prisoners

Five years since the Taliban returned to power, life – especially for women – is awful. We must keep the people’s stories alive and hope they will be free again

I feel guilt talking to those left behind in Afghanistan. While I enjoy freedom, they are prisoners

TL;DR

  • Life in Afghanistan has significantly worsened for its citizens, particularly women, five years after the Taliban's return to power.
  • The author expresses guilt and a sense of disconnect from friends and family still living under Taliban rule.
  • Personal stories illustrate the severe restrictions and hardships faced by Afghans, including a headteacher unable to flee and a 14-year-old whose education is halted.
  • Recent airstrikes by Pakistan and the return of refugees from Iran and Pakistan have further devastated lives.
  • The article calls for preserving Afghan stories to help rebuild identity and maintain hope for a future free from theocracy.

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