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THE WEEK IN RIGHTS | September 9, 2021 What’s Next for Afghans Fleeing the Taliban?

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The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan last month caused tens of thousands of Afghans to flee, often by desperate measures. Many others who want to flee are still seeking safe passage out of the country. Countless Afghans remain at risk of being targeted. We reported earlier this week how Taliban authorities are detaining and assaulting journalists and imposing new restrictions on media work. Meanwhile, the future of Afghanistan's schools - and its children - is at stake, as many students, predominantly girls, wait to find out whether they will continue to be able to study. Women, likewise, are wondering whether they will be able to work. So what happens next? Who was already evacuated and who remains? Can Afghans still leave the country at all? What is their status when they do? And what is awaiting them in countries abroad? A new Q&A looks to answer these questions and others. READ MORE »

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