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Obey or leave: NGOs torn over Taliban ban on women staff

14 Sept 07:35 Key points summarised by AI

The Taliban's ban on Afghan women working for NGOs has created a critical dilemma for aid groups, many of whom have suspended operations, warning of a dangerous gap in life-saving support for a country facing a severe humanitarian crisis.
Women aid workers are indispensable for delivering assistance in Afghanistan's conservative society, as they are crucial for identifying and reaching female beneficiaries who often cannot interact with male staff.
While the Taliban cites non-observance of dress codes, aid workers and analysts argue the ban is a calculated move by the regime's hardliners to systematically remove women from public life.
NGOs are 'pushed against a wall,' forced to choose between complying with the ban or ceasing operations, a decision that could exacerbate the humanitarian catastrophe and potentially lead to widespread famine.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.