Defying the Taliban: women at war in Afghanistan

Alex Crawford makes contact with the informal networks of women’s resistance groups struggling to maintain their basic human rights, their freedom and their identity in Afghanistan.

This is the first film in a new three-part Sky News documentary series where special correspondent Alex Crawford looks at the fight for women’s rights in the world’s most hostile environments.

Warning: Contains footage of malnourished children.

#afghanistan #skynews #taliban

[suppiah]

No husband no father no brother help these women. But claim religious. Something wrong with their religion.

[rolanipeapell]

I have been watching alot of videos on life for people in Afghanistan as well as talking with an ex SAS officer and it bring tears to my eyes. One thing I take from this is to be alot more greatful for what I have in New Zealand and to work harder and be a better husband and father

[RodmonKhosravi]

Such a brave journalist, I'm moved by her courage.

[janettucker]

Where are the voices of men globally against these bullies? The women of Afghanistan are forgotten by the men of the world. So much for superheroes.

[yrevra]

Shame on those who are cruel to women.

[Hewhogreetswithfjre]

Any society that oppresses its woman are doom to failure.

[kathleenpankau]

I dont understand why the men treat women like this. They were all raised by mothers. Why do they disreprect women so much??

[stephaniecalderon]

These men should be ashamed of themselves for treating and allowing this treatment of Afghanistan Mother's Wife's Daughters and Sisters.they are not Men at all if they are so insecure and weak minded they feel the need to threaten women with guns and allow oppression to be forced on them.any real Man would be disgusted by them.🤨

[oishimoores]

Some stupid and unreasonable people in the comment section saying all lies western propaganda, but thousands of afghan people wanted to leave with the west to the west when they were leaving and thousands still want to leave..

[martinthevegFFC]

Alex is a very brave reporter, respect. These Taliban men are an insult to real men, they are cowards and it is them who will be answerable to their maker eventually. May God grant these brave women strength to continue their struggle.

[linhd]

Can someone let me know how we can support girls and women in Afghanistan? I can’t believe this is still happening in our modern time. I can’t imagine this if it happens to me or anyone I know 🥺

[samafg]

As Afghan what I think of what Taliban doing is so stupid and unacceptable that they ban women from university + school. When Islam give the rights and permission to women to be educated than who are they to stop women from education. They must have the wrong religion when they making this kind decisions. If this is not the case then they are working for Pakistan. I am very sorry for women that they are going through hard time. When Taliban say we are here for your security and safety for the nation, then why are woman’s can’t go to university more comfortable and more secure?

[prabhatdahiyavlogs]

Islamists don't even realize that their own people are suffering. A book should not control anyone's life.

[kalim]

As a Muslim man in England. I too feel for afghani women. How these men dont feel anything for their mother, daughter, wife. Il never understand

[Jemma]

When she said, the women will die, their souls, and the soul of the country… That hit deep. Men need women just like women need men. It may never be equal, but the men will also lose.

[megg.]

Women deserve rights from the moment they are born. Only ignorance denies a human their rights. What an embarrassment for their country and the MEN who decide this unfairness

[sharonHossan]

If a man doesn't respect their own mother and sister then how can they respected outside women?

[Inconsistent-Dogwash]

I wish I could magically free these beautiful strong women.

[vysakvnair]

"Annoyingly childish " shariya law and the Taliban in a nutshell

[rosemarienikkels]

How do people get like this. So brutal to each other. These women are their mothers and sisters, and daughters.