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Female Afghan lawmakers continue work in exile

May 13, 2022

More than 20 of Afghanistan's female parliamentarians ended up in Athens after fleeing from the Taliban. Determined to use their influence and experience for their country, some have now set up an Afghan Parliament in exile.

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