News Forum - US imposes more sanctions on Taliban over its treatment of women

[Thaiger]

The US has handed down more sanctions on the Taliban as punishment for its treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan. The announcement was made on the UN’s International Day of the Girl Child yesterday. According to The Straits Times, a new visa restriction policy for current or former members of the Taliban and others involved in repressing women’s rights through policies and violence was among the sanctions. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says Afghanistan remains the only country in the world where girls are systemically barred from attending school beyond the sixth grade, with no return date in sight. […]

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[longwood50]

Yes and with those sanctions plus $1 USD you can select any item on the McDonalds $1 Value Meal Menu.