The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan more than 100 days ago. Concern is growing for LGBTQIA+ Afghans, some of whom are on the run fearing death.
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Kabul Diary: A Gay Afghan Teacher Tries To Flee the Taliban
A gay Afghan teacher records his perilous effort to board a flight out of Kabul.
As the Taliban Takes Control, Queer Afghans Live In a State of Terror
While life was not easy under the former Afghan government, members of the LGBTQI+ community had relatively more freedom and formal support groups that helped them. That has changed …