Feb
American aid worker kidnapped in Afghanistan
Cyd Mizell, a 49-year-old American, and her Afghan driver have been missing for several days after they were abducted in Kandahar province. Nobody has taken responsiblity for the kidnapping and the Taliban are questioning their own people to see if anyone from their end is involved. They have previously conducted abductions to make a political point.
Political motives may be behind the kidnapping, but 500 Afghan women made their own political statement when they held a demonstration protesting her abduction.
This is a bold move for them. There are still areas in Afghanistan where it is frowned upon for women to have an opinion, let alone voice it. Mizell crossed the globe to express her solidarity with Afghan women. Now it’s their turn to show solidarity with her.
