The latest decree from Afghanistan’s rulers makes it impossible for women and girls to leave unwanted or abusive relationships, even with family support
The officers don’t have to speak Pashto, just have a translator. Those who see women fighters as being against their culture are probably sympathetic to the Taliban. Afghans knew what the Taliban view of women were. Consequently, they would have known these women were fighting for their and their daughters’ rights. It’s not necessary to be literate to operate small arms. The women would have fought alongside special forces teams. In a firefight, air support and reinforcements could be called.
The officers don’t have to speak Pashto, just have a translator. Those who see women fighters as being against their culture are probably sympathetic to the Taliban. Afghans knew what the Taliban view of women were. Consequently, they would have known these women were fighting for their and their daughters’ rights. It’s not necessary to be literate to operate small arms. The women would have fought alongside special forces teams. In a firefight, air support and reinforcements could be called.