Khadija Ahmadzadeh, a Taekwondo coach in Herat province, was released from the central prison this evening after providing a written guarantee following nearly two weeks in Taliban custody. According to officials from the Taliban group, she was detained for teaching sports to women and for alleged non-compliance with hijab rules.

This incident highlights the ongoing suppression of female athletes in the country. Since regaining control, the Taliban group has imposed severe restrictions on women’s participation in sports and public life, effectively banning them from most athletic activities.

While her release brings relief to her family, it underscores the precarious situation for women in Afghanistan. Human rights organizations continue to report on the arbitrary detention of women, as the space for their social and professional existence shrinks further every day.

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