Afghanistan, May 14 -- United Nations said Thursday that continued restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women and girls are further weakening Afghanistan's economy and labor force as millions struggle to meet basic needs.
In a new report, the UN said nearly 100 decrees issued since 2021 remain in force, limiting women's access to education, employment and freedom of movement across Afghanistan.
The report said millions of families continue to face severe hardship accessing food, clean water, healthcare, housing and heating, while more than 80% of households remain in debt.
According to the UN, nearly three-quarters of Afghan families are relying on harmful coping mechanisms to survive, including reducing food consumption, borrowing mon...