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Women will suffer “unspeakable harm” as Taliban retakes Afghanistan

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The Taliban has taken over Afghanistan’s capital city, Kabul. What does this mean for the country’s women and girls?

Afghanistan’s former president Ashraf Ghani fled the country only hours ago. He left officials with the duty of ‘handing over’ the palace to Taliban militants.

A Taliban security member told media that “no blood was shed in the handover”. He alson said there is a “peaceful handover of government facilities ongoing across the country.”

This comes as de facto leader Mullah Baradar has issued this message in congratulations to the Taliban on the group’s declaration of the ‘Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’.

As the Taliban continues to move to take over the country, this leaves the future of Afghan girls and women in the lurch.

What will the Taliban’s takeover mean for women and girls?

As the Biden government withdraws troops from Afghanistan, women and girls are left behind. This month, the Biden government begun evacuating thousands of Afghans who are at risk of retribution for helping US forces. Meanwhile, these discussions have majorly left out the potential ramifications for women and girls across the country.

During its previous rule between 1996 and 2001, the Taliban banned women from working. Girls were also forbidden from attending school after the age of 8.

But the US occupation of Afghanistan has brought Western values to the country – and with it, more freedom for women. This freedom would be unlikely to survive a takeover by the fundamentalist Taliban.

Armed Afghan women take to streets in show of defiance against Taliban |  Afghanistan | The Guardian

“They’ll sell women out just as quickly as anyone else will”

According to 2020 figures from the US Agency for International Development, almost 40% of the roughly 9 million children enrolled in school in Afghanistan are girls. About 100,000 girls are studying at public and private universities, the Afghan Ministry of Higher Education says.

“The second the government comes under a bit of pressure or looks for some negotiating bargaining chip, they’ll sell women out just as quickly as anyone else will,” said Fatima Ayub, a Washington-based Afghan researcher.

“I’m afraid Afghan women and girls are going to suffer unspeakable harm”

Former US president Bush

“They’re just going to be left behind to be slaughtered by these very brutal people,” said former US president Bush. “It just breaks my heart”. Meanwhile, US Republicans say the country must continue to push western values through soft power around the world.

However, the Taliban’s attitude towards women and girls isn’t consistent across the board. “There’s no clarity. The Taliban mention an ‘Islamic framework’. However, there are no details as to what that looks like,” said Hosna Jalil, former deputy minister of women’s affairs.

This is not to say that Afghan women weren’t fighting for their rights before US occupation. One academic and former minister says that Western powers creating an “enabling environment”. Muqadessa Yourish, a former deputy minister for commerce and industry and a lecturer at the American University of Kabul says, “it took the risking of Afghan lives to build on these opportunities”.

“Those women would have done their work and their struggle irrespective of whether there were Americans, British or other foreigners to help them,” she said.

Human rights abuses, horrific violence and corruption

Of course, any gains made in Afghanistan for women came alongside with horrific abuses of power and human rights violations.

Asked if he had “any message” for Afghan women, Biden recounted an encounter years before with an Afghan schoolgirl. She had pleaded for US troops to stay so she could become a doctor.

“It was… it was heartbreaking,” Biden said.

Natasha is an Associate Producer at ticker NEWS with a Bachelor of arts from Monash University. She has previously worked at Sky News Australia and Monash University as an Online Content Producer.

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Are audiences already fed up with AI?

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One of the standout moments from the recently concluded SXSW in Austin, Texas, was the crowd’s reaction during the film premiere of “The Fall Guy,” featuring Ryan Gosling.

Attendees voiced their displeasure with an AI video sizzle reel, which failed to resonate with the everyday consumer, resulting in boos from the audience.

The incident underscores the growing importance of understanding and catering to the human experience in technology and entertainment.

 

 

 

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A surge of Hollywood actors dive headfirst into Gaming

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Exciting news has emerged from the gaming world as a beloved video game franchise gears up for a television adaptation.

The official Among Us account recently revealed that an animated TV series is in development, featuring stars such as Ashley Johnson, Elijah Wood, Randall Park, and Yvette Nicole Brown, courtesy of CBS Studios.

Meanwhile, Summer Game Fest 2024 has announced its return, promising a showcase of new video game announcements, trailers, and first looks on June 7th, hosted by Geoff Keighley.

Anticipation mounts for potential reveals from industry giants like Rockstar Games, Kojima Productions, Insomniac Games, and Santa Monica Studios.

Getting Pro with Playstation

In other news, rumours surrounding the PlayStation 5 Pro have gained traction following leaks reported by Insider Gaming. According to leaked documentation, the PS5 Pro boasts enhancements including 45% faster rendering, 2-3 times the ray-tracing capability, and a custom machine learning architecture, potentially slated for a holiday 2024 release.

However, Insider Gaming notes that plans may be subject to change based on Sony’s release strategy for first-party titles.

Games out this week

As the gaming community eagerly awaits these developments, this week also sees the release of notable titles such as “Princess Peach Showtime!” on Nintendo Switch, “Rise of the Ronin” on PlayStation 5, and “Dragon’s Dogma II” on Xbox Series, PC, and PS5, promising diverse experiences for players worldwide.

 

 

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United Airlines’ congestion – can the CEO be trusted?

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has reassured passengers following a series of incidents involving the carrier’s aircraft.

Amid growing safety concerns, CEO Kirby has stated that thorough investigations are underway to determine the root causes of the incidents and to implement necessary changes to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

The questions remains, will the public’s trust in the airline be restored and how effective are United’s safety protocols and training programs? #TICKER TODAY #featured

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