Women of Afghanistan Under Taliban Threat

Women of Afghanistan Under Taliban Threat
Jodi Bieber / INSTITUTE for TIME

Shirin Gul
Convicted of murder and hijacking, Gul says she fell into a life of crime under pressure from her husband; she had six children, so she followed his wishes. Her husband, son and brother-in-law have all been hanged in connection with their crimes.

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