affected. reporter: yet another blow to women s rights in afghanistan. this time targeting aid workers. ngos across the country have been ordered to stop their female employees from coming to work with immediate effect. it s a decision taken, according to the taliban, in response to violations of the group s so-called islamic values. but the move has sparked widespread international condemnation. u.s. secretary of state antony blinken tweeting that he is deeply concerned and warning that the decision could disrupt vital life-saving assistance to millions in afghanistan. taliban officials, however, were quick to respond, telling the u.s. not to interfere in afghanistan s internal affairs. now, a number of aid groups say they are suspending their operations in the country which is nearly impossible without
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