"Recognition of Taliban — violation of women's rights," the women chanted during the march, which lasted no longer than 10 minutes and passed without confrontation with security forces. Other chants included "Afghan people, hostages of Taliban" and "We will fight, we will die, we will take our rights". Some believe the international community might cajole Taliban authorities into reversing curbs on women's rights by dangling the prospect of recognition. The United Nations has announced that the "de facto authorities" of Afghanistan have not been invited to the Doha conference. The United Nations will also provide an update on aid operations, which have been hampered by a Taliban government order barring Afghan women from working for the world body, at Monday's meeting.

Source: The Hindu April 30, 2023 12:17 UTC