7 female Afghan lawmakers hosted in Greece
The Hindu
Seven female lawmakers from Afghanistan have arrived in Greece as part of the wider evacuation effort, and are expected to travel to the United States after a short stay, authorities said on Wednesday
Seven female lawmakers from Afghanistan have arrived in Greece as part of the wider evacuation effort, and are expected to travel to the United States after a short stay, authorities said on Wednesday.
Afghanistan’s twin-chamber parliament was effectively dissolved after the Taliban takeover of the country last month. The future of the national assembly and whether women will be allowed to hold any positions of authority remain uncertain.
“The lawmakers and their family members will be hosted in Greece for a short time until procedures for their transfer and settlement in the U.S. are completed,” The Greek foreign ministry said.