It is noted that those present are former employees of the ministry.

Protesters say the liquidation of the ministry runs counter to the Taliban *'s promises to respect women's right to work.

On September 9, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid announced that posts for women would appear in the Afghan Cabinet.

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 "Taliban" - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of February 14, 2003.