A 17-year-old girl named Farkhunda was found dead in her husband's home in Kabul on November 15, shortly after marrying a 17-year-old boy. Khalid Zadran, spokesperson for the Taliban's Kabul police command, has stated that no suspicious signs have been found so far in the case of the murder of 17-year-old newlywed Farkhunda.

She had married about six weeks before her death, reportedly under pressure from her husband's family, which has close ties to the Taliban. The official Taliban statement dismissed any suspicion, with spokesperson Khalid Zadran stating that no“suspicious” evidence had been found and no complaints had been filed by her family.

Women's rights activists have expressed doubts about the official account, with some calling Farkhunda's death an example of a broader pattern of violence against women and girls in Afghanistan. Many are calling for an independent international investigation into her death, fearing it may have been an honor killing disguised as a medical incident.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many activists linking it to the growing problem of forced marriages and gender-based violence under the Taliban's rule. Farkhunda's death has come to symbolize the harsh realities faced by women in Afghanistan, especially in a regime where female autonomy is severely restricted.

Women's rights groups and international organizations are demanding justice and greater protection for women and girls in Afghanistan, as this case highlights the broader issue of systemic gender-based violence in the country.

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