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Lyse Doucet's book, "The Finest Hotel in Kabul," won the Women's prize for nonfiction, and she hopes this recognition will bring attention to the Taliban's treatment of women in Afghanistan.
Kabul, Afghanistan
Who
Lyse Doucet, Taliban
What
Lyse Doucet's book, "The Finest Hotel in Kabul," won the Women's prize for nonfiction, and she hopes this recognition will bring attention to the Taliban's treatment of women in Afghanistan.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:07:00 GMT · 3h 9m ago
Where
Kabul, Afghanistan ·
Why
Doucet wants to highlight the ongoing repression of women's rights in Afghanistan, including bans on education and employment.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The award to Lyse Doucet's book aims to refocus international attention on the systematic removal of women from public life in Afghanistan by the Taliban, which includes restrictions on education and employment. This situation continues to worsen, creating significant barriers for Afghan women both within the country and in seeking opportunities abroad.
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