Taliban Bar Female Journalists from Muttaqi Press Event in New Delhi, Sparking Outrage

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – The Taliban reportedly barred female journalists from attending a press conference by the group’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, at the Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi on Friday, sparking outrage among Indian politicians, media, and activists.

Indian news outlets reported that female reporters, despite holding official invitations and adhering to Islamic dress codes, were prevented from entering the embassy. According to the reports, Indian officials had suggested including women journalists in the event, but the final decision on attendance was made by Taliban officials accompanying Muttaqi.