The ban on women's voices and faces

You might’ve seen headlines this week that women in Afghanistan can no longer show their faces or speak in public. It’s the latest in a long string of restrictions that have been imposed on civilians and in particular women since the Taliban seized power of the country just over three years ago. In today’s deep dive, we explain the latest ban, how it came to be and the broader context of women’s rights in Afghanistan. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla MaherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.