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Afghanistan: Women

Asked by Alison BennettLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 13 July 2026UIN 17585

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking in response to ongoing restrictions put on women in Afghanistan by the Taliban.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 2 April in response to Question 122807.

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