Protesting Women: Abeda Was a Cry for Justice, Not a Personal Tragedy

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The Network for the Struggle for the Freedom of the People of Afghanistan, in a statement, described the self-immolation of Abeda, a young woman from Ghor province, as a "cry for justice" and held the Taliban regime primarily responsible for the incident.

According to the statement, Abeda was not just a woman but a symbol of protest and the silent voice of thousands of women and men who, under the rule of oppression, discrimination, and injustice, have been deprived of their most basic human rights.

Expressing deep sorrow over the incident, the network emphasized that "Abeda cried out her life; a cry that should shake the conscience of humanity." In the network’s view, this incident is not merely a personal tragedy but a reflection of the pain of a generation that has found no other way to express its suffering.

The Network for the Struggle for the Freedom of the People of Afghanistan has also called on international organizations, human rights defenders, and media outlets not to let this fire be extinguished. The statement declares that Abeda’s voice must be heard around the world, and efforts must be made to uncover the truth and achieve justice.

The statement concludes with this message: "Abeda fell silent, but the flame she lit will guide our path of resistance."