Farhat Obeidi News Today

Despite facing Taliban restrictions and controlled content, Afghan women navigate a digital landscape, showcasing their strength and determination in the face of adversity

Jan 10 (IPS) - The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security reasonsThe prevalence of social media usage among Afghan women and girls has surged since the Taliban assumed control of the country in August 2021. Faced with restrictions confining them to their homes, many women find solace in the messaging app WhatsApp.