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Women in Afghanistan Are Prisoners In Their Own Homes. This is the Story of Marjan, Married at 12 to a Taliban Fighter

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“The only thing left for Afghan women to do is to cry behind the closed doors that bar their access to schools, universities, offices or even entertainment venues.” So writes Zala, translated by Asad Nariman. But one woman—who Zala calls Marjan—is bravely prepared to open the door and show us life inside. Marjan was married to a Taliban fighter at the age of 12. Her story was first recorded orally, witnessed and relayed by Zala. Marjan’s is a te…
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Longreads broke the news in on Friday, June 27, 2025.
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