KABUL -- As a defense lawyer in Kabul, Aaina Nazar largely refused to represent members of extremist groups such as the Afghanistan affiliate of the Islamic State group, but helped women who wanted to divorce Taliban fighters. Threatened by both groups, she never gave up the law.
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Professional women of Kabul rail against Taliban-imposed restrictions
Burqas remain scarce, for now, but female workers are largely stuck at home
A sign in a Kabul cafe explains the new rule: compulsory beards for men and hijabs for women -- but not everybody complies. (Sara Perria)
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