A former Afghan judge has successfully challenged the UK government's decision to refuse her relocation to the UK through a judicial review, amid reports of a 'secret' decision to stop issuing visas to Afghans fleeing the Taliban. The case highlights the increased risks faced by legal professionals, particularly women, under Taliban rule. Marzia Babakarkhail, a former family law judge in Afghanistan, has become a vocal advocate for the rights of those targeted by the Taliban, emphasizing the dangers faced by lawyers, prosecutors, and judges at the UN.
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“Lawyers, prosecutors, and judges, especially women, have become targets of the Taliban.” Marzia Babakarkhail @marziababakarkh, a former family law judge in Afghanistan, tells @thetimes (£) Brief, as she speaks on our behalf at the UN. https://t.co/372NbQTV8Y https://t.co/8II2LWx2Tf
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