Taliban release female athlete, 22, after 13 days in jail

BBC News - World Human RightsNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete January 23, 2026 at 01:37 PM

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Khadija Ahmadzada, a 22-year-old Afghan woman, was released after 13 days in jail for allegedly violating Taliban rules regarding women's sports gyms. Ahmadzada, who reportedly ran a taekwondo gym for girls near Herat, was detained for not wearing a proper hijab, playing music, and allowing gender mixing. Sports clubs have been closed to women in Afghanistan since 2021, following the Taliban's return to power. The Taliban's ministry of vice and virtue stated that Ahmadzada had received multiple warnings before her arrest. Her detention sparked social media outcry, drawing attention from the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan.

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Human Rights

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Political Strategy

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Richard Bennett, the UN special rapporteur, called for Ahmadzada's immediate release.

factual — Richard Bennett100% confidence

Ahmadzada was accused of not wearing a proper hijab, playing music, and allowing genders to mix.

factual — ministry spokesman100% confidence

Sports clubs have been closed to women since 2021.

factual — BBC100% confidence

Khadija Ahmadzada was detained for violating rules regarding women's sports gyms.

factual — Taliban's ministry of vice and virtue spokesman100% confidence

A 22-year-old Afghan woman who ran a taekwondo gym for girls was released after 13 days in jail.

factual — BBC100% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Kunduz 40% UN 50% BBC 50% Herat 50% Richard Bennett 60% Afghanistan 70% Taliban ×795%

Keywords

taliban 80% women's rights 70% sports restrictions 60% islamic law 50% afghanistan 50% human rights 40% gender equality 40%

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Very Negative

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BBC News - World

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