Amnesty International has said that life for women and girls in Afghanistan has become unbearable, as they continue to face sweeping restrictions and systemic discrimination.

In a post on social media platform X on Thursday, November 13, the rights group said Afghan women have been erased from nearly all areas of public life.

Since taking control of Afghanistan in 2021, the de facto authorities have imposed sweeping restrictions on women's education, employment, and public participation, drawing widespread international condemnation.

The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) also reported that women without male guardians have been denied medical treatment in provinces such as Kunar, Kandahar, and Khost.

According to Amnesty International, the severe restrictions imposed by authorities have stripped women of their basic rights and dignity, severely limiting access to healthcare and education.

The Amnesty International urged the international community to stand in solidarity with Afghan women and girls, calling for global accountability to defend their fundamental rights.

Recent reports indicate that authorities in Herat have made the wearing of the burqa mandatory, barring women without one from entering government offices and hospitals.

Human rights organizations continue to call for stronger global measures to pressure Afghanistan's rulers to lift restrictions and ensure equal rights and access for women.

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