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Who are the Taliban?
The Taliban are an Islamic fundamentalist group who seized control of Afghanistan in 2021. Their rule has led to severe restrictions on women's rights, including education, work, and public life. Fariba Hashimi's story highlights the challenges Afghan women face under their regime, forcing her to leave her home country to pursue her cycling dreams.
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