The Afghan politician has survived two assassination attempts and is one of four Afghan women negotiating with the Taliban. “The power of words is stronger than the power of bullets,” she tells NPR.
Source: NPR News, 3/16/21, by JEEVIKA VERMA, Fawzia Koofi On Afghan Peace: ‘We Want To See This War End Tomorrow’
After Afghanistan fell to the Taliban tens of thousands of Afghans made their way to the United States. They were allowed to stay under a program called “humanitarian parole.” But that status expires in a couple of months, and although they can renew one time, many are calling for Congress to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act, which would allow them to seek more permanent status.
For thousands of Afghans, the American withdrawal from Kabul was just the beginning of a long, dangerous search for safety.
“Recognition of Taliban — violation of women’s rights,” the women chanted during the march, which lasted no longer than 10 minutes in the capital.
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