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Afghan women athletes barred from play, fear Taliban threats

12 Sept 07:05 Key points summarised by AI

The Taliban has enforced a complete ban on women's and girls' sports in Afghanistan, actively intimidating and harassing athletes, forcing them to abandon their passions.
This ban is part of the Taliban's escalating restrictions on women's rights, encompassing education, public life, and employment, leading to profound despair among those affected.
Women athletes, like Noura, describe feeling "dead" and without hope, often practicing in secret or hiding their identities to avoid severe threats and humiliation.
Despite a Taliban spokesman's vague mention of future separate sports venues, these promises are met with skepticism, reflecting their unfulfilled pledges on girls' education.

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.