The Taliban has banned women from working at the United Nations in Afghanistan, according to UN officials.
Since the Islamic fundamentalist group returned to power in 2021, women's access to public life has been restricted.
The UN called the move a 'violation of the inalienable fundamental human rights of women'.
The Taliban says it respects women's rights in accordance with its strict interpretation of Islamic law.
Sally Patterson reports.
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