The US withdrawing troops from Afghanistan without ensuring the rights and protection of women is is unacceptable. The Taliban’s history of brutality towards women must not be forgotten or ignored in these negotiations. nytimes.com/2019/08/16/world…

Peace Road Map for Afghanistan Will Let Taliban Negotiate Women’s Rights (Published 2019)

Afghanistan must “be free of fear and abuse” under a final peace deal, says the country’s ambassador to Washington. An agreement between the U.S. and the Taliban, for new talks with Kabul, raises...

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Aug 17, 2019 · 1:54 PM UTC

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Fun fact: The afghan army has molested and killed more women than the Taliban ever did.
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The death toll from a suicide bombing at a crowded wedding party in Afghanistan's capital is at least 63, including women and children, officials said Sunday, as Kabul reeled from its deadliest attack this year. stripes.com/news/middle-east…
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So why not deploying US troops to SaidiArabia? 🤔
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Why attach your reputation to the #militaryindustrialcomplex, unless you are a witting or unwitting pawn. #WakeUp The US has been at war w/ Afghanistan for 18 yrs yet the Taliban is still there? Obviously its a boondoggle to provide Stock holders & mercenaries w/steady revenue.
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Did they pledge aligence to the American flag?
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Cool, so you're ok with our continued involvement in an illegal war which also directly harms women? Traditional Muslim fundamentalist beliefs treat women as property and beasts of childbirth. Extremists who honor said beliefs are not changing that anytime soon.
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From an administration that doesn't value U.S. women, this action doesn't surprise me.
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And what is your plan for ensuring rights and protection for women in that backward culture? Do you think women have rights there right now when the US troops are there? Are you saying US should now be attacking other countries now for women's rights?
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You may mean well, but how about you get there yourself and ensure protection of women rights with your own presence. For 20 years perhaps.
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The drone strikes will continue until peace is achieved.
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