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flag Afghan urban women ditch burqa for styled abayas, hijabs, expressing freedom amid Taliban rules.

flag Young Afghan women in urban areas are moving away from wearing the traditional burqa, a garment that has become symbolic of the Taliban's oppression. flag Instead, they are adopting Gulf-style abayas paired with hijabs and sometimes face coverings. flag This shift reflects a desire for more freedom of expression through varied colors and styles, despite the Taliban's strict dress code requirements.

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