Naqiba Barekzai is a correspondent for RFE/RL's Radio Azadi.
The Taliban has imposed strict rules for women who are unmarried or do not have a male guardian, or mahram. The extremist group has severely restricted their access to work, travel, and health care. One woman who spoke to RFE/RL said single women have no "rights or opportunities" under Taliban rule.
A growing number of Afghans are using illicit drugs to treat common illnesses. It comes amid a health-care crisis that has led to a shortage of medicine and health facilities.
In September, Iranian officials announced that they would forcibly deport millions of undocumented Afghan migrants and refugees living in the Islamic republic. Since then, there has been a rise in cases of Afghans being harassed and assaulted by law enforcement and civilians in Iran.
The mysterious death of a popular YouTuber has spread fear among female online personalities and social-media influencers in Afghanistan. Some activists have blamed her death on the Taliban, which has attempted to erase women from public life.
