Taliban beheads junior volleyball player from Afghanistan women's national team: Report

Taliban's true nature has once again been exposed in front of world. According to a report, extremist outfit beheed an Afghanistan junior women's national volleyball team player. This development was confirmed to Independent Persian by one of coaches of team.

Mahjabin Hakimi, who played in youth age group, was assassinated by Taliban in Kabul earlier this month. incident remained unnoticed as victim's family was warned to remain silent or to face dire consequences. 

In an interview, coach informed that Mahjabin represented Kabul Municipality Club before fall of Ashraf Ghani ministration on August 15. She was one of star players, he ded. episode came to light when pictures of Hakimi's body and bloodied neck was shared on social media.

According to coach, sportswomen in Afghanistan face a serious threat from Taliban, as terrorist group has launched an offensive against those who participated in sports. coach said that all players of volleyball team are in a state of despair and fear and have been forced to flee to unknown places. 

Taliban bans women from taking part in sports

Last month, Taliban banned women from participating in sports citing that it would 'expose thier bodies'. deputy he of Taliban's cultural commission, Ahmullah Wasiq, h said that sports activities were not necessary for women.

"It is media era, and re will be photos and videos, and n people watch it. Islam and Islamic Emirate do not allow women to play cricket or play kind of sports where y get exposed," Wasiq was quoted as saying by AP.

Afghanistan: Women demand inclusion in political and social developments

Since Taliban formed government in Afghanistan, women have been restricted from taking part in sports, politics and or things. On several occasions, women have taken to streets to demand ir inclusion in political and social developments.

" Taliban repeatedly say that women have right to education, work and political inclusion in government, and y should show it in practice," a protester told Tolo news. Anor said that interim government is portraying a good image in front of world but on ground 'all se are mere words by extremist organisation.'