Julia Parsi, a courageous women’s rights activist, endured unimaginable suffering during her three months of imprisonment by the Taliban. Subjected to relentless mental and physical torture, she became a victim of their brutal methods of suppression. Among the many atrocities committed against her, the repeated blows to her face inflicted by the Taliban irreparably damaged her eardrum, resulting in complete hearing loss.

This heinous act underscores the Taliban’s flagrant disregard for the fundamental rights of women and their blatant violation of international human rights standards. Their systematic oppression of Afghanistan women is not just a national tragedy but a global concern that demands urgent attention and action.

Equally troubling are the individuals and entities lobbying for engagement with the Taliban on national and international platforms. By advocating for normalization, they become complicit in the Taliban’s crimes, enabling a regime that perpetuates violence and injustice against women like Julia Parsi.

Julia’s story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of Afghanistan women in the face of unimaginable adversity and a call to the international community to stand firmly against such tyranny. Silence and inaction are no longer options. It is imperative to hold the Taliban accountable and to amplify the voices of those who refuse to be silenced.

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