Khadija Ahmadzada is free. She is 22 years old. She is a taekwondo teacher. She also owns a gym. She was in prison for 13 days in Afghanistan. She was reportedly punished for running a sports place for women. This is against Taliban rules. Her situation shows how hard things are for Afghan women. It has gotten attention around the world. The Taliban's Supreme Court said she was released. Many people on social media asked for her freedom. Human rights groups also helped. Richard Bennett, a UN expert, worked hard for her release.
Ahmadzada's problems started because of strict Taliban rules. These rules are about women's activities outside their homes. Inspectors from a government department took Ahmadzada. They said her gym broke rules. For example, women did not wear a "proper hijab." Music was played. Men and women were mixed. These are the Taliban's ideas of Islamic law. They have closed all sports clubs for women since 2021. The government said this was to create a safe place. However, this has stopped many women from exercising.
The Supreme Court decided Ahmadzada's case. She had a short sentence. But her case is important. It shows how the Taliban watch and control women. The Ministry of Vice and Virtue enforces these rules. This has led to many women being detained. It has also taken away freedoms. The reasons against Ahmadzada show how strict the rules are. They include clothing, music, and social contact.
The world spoke out quickly. Ahmadzada was then released. This is good news. However, women's rights in Afghanistan are still a big problem. Women's sports clubs are still closed. There are no plans to open them. This stops women from playing sports and being active. It hurts their health and happiness. It also limits their social life. Ahmadzada's story is like many others. She is fighting for basic freedoms. Her release is a personal win. But the system still limits women. The world is watching. They hope for changes.