An Afghan women's group urged a Pakistan minister not to forget their plight as she visited Kabul on Tuesday.
The trip by Hina Rabbani Khar, the minister comes weeks after the Taliban imposed new restrictions on Afghan women, barring them from parks, fun fairs, gyms and public baths.
Afghan Women's Network, representing several activist groups, said in an open letter to Khar; “You serve as an example of the status of women in our neighbouring country.
“We call on you to use your visit not only as a minister but as a woman and as a Muslim woman leader to support the women of Afghanistan and strengthen our solidarity.”
The UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan had said last Friday that Taliban restrictions on women and girls could amount to a “crime against humanity”.
Quadri Adejumo covers World News, Health, Climate & Humanitarian.
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