Afghan policewomen face sexual abuse at work - BBC News

A BBC investigation has revealed widespread allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in the Afghan Police Force.
After months of research, the BBC has spoken to a number of women who say they were raped or assaulted by their superiors or colleagues. Human rights groups say the majority of the attacks go unreported.
Momena waived her anonymity to talk to the BBC about what happened to her. She is still working as a policewoman, although she has changed departments.
Hosna Jalil is no longer Deputy Interior Minister. She says she believes she was removed because she had been "a loud voice".
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[@muhammadshehreyarkhan1851]

I really feel sorry for these brave women. They are simultaneously saving their motherland, their folks, their dignity & honor but what they get in return ? Abuse & sarcasm.

[@300_spartansoldier5]

Simp stop simping

[@muhammadshehreyarkhan1851]

@@300_spartansoldier5Indeed voicing support for the oppressed is viewed as foolish by certain enlightened individuals.

[@300_spartansoldier5]

@@muhammadshehreyarkhan1851 u are stupid to believe that women are being oppressed.

[@muhammadshehreyarkhan1851]

@@300_spartansoldier5 The video is contrary to what you speak Sherlock. Have some heart. The least you can do is have some empathy with these poor souls.

[@300_spartansoldier5]

@@muhammadshehreyarkhan1851 lol have some heart says the simp , u have too much.

[@tarigyahia2390]

" sexual abuse /harassment is using what nature gave us to take what isn't ours. It is a crime not only against an individual but against the whole society"

[@Newmoviehub678]

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[@dare_challenge_a_god1536]

And I hate to be abuse

[@evalui8406]

It's against God too!

[@dare_challenge_a_god1536]

@@evalui8406 lol

[@vodarecharge8089]

What Mohammad did to the women of those days is being followed by his followers to the women of these days.....no shocks.......

[@lobsandvic7471]

Women are being abused like that even one of them attempted to burn herself WHAT A COLD WORLD WE LEAVE IN!!!!!!!!!!

[@alidawah587]

If the US leaves Afghanistan then this could be happening every day/// the disgusting guidance they follow is evil and anti-women

[@Alisonn2]

Ok feminist

[@lobsandvic7471]

@@alidawah587 ya

[@sierrachoco5271]

@@Alisonn2 feminist or not, sexual assault is one of the most horrific crimes against humanity. AND just so you know it happens to men also! I hope it never happens to you or anyone of your loved ones so think about what you're saying.

[@jeebtheweeb]

@@Alisonn2 God?

[@nerdlingeeksly5192]

That judge wanted the evidence to burn not to raise awareness

[@MainAwais556]

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[@somaliland247]

Now i know why Afghan government can’t defeat Taliban.

[@ourstories9658]

Right

[@tumadoireacht]

because the male police are rapists ?

[@nelliehua7992]

@@tumadoireacht because they simply do not respect the democracy and american / western values that is being imposed onto them. They are so entrenched in their islamic / arabic beliefs. Most of afghanistan didn't care for democracy or american values. In afghanistan, rape is an accepted part of society. In america ,it is not.

[@Omares112]

That’s real sad brave Afghan women , respect from Pakistan 🙌🏼

[@Rock_Girl_Daze]

Men need to rise against this crime, as well as the legal system.

[@BJPZINDABAD]

@Richard Bates do you feel more sympathy for Afghani people ?or do you redicule all the us and English troops ?.

[@BJPZINDABAD]

Do you think legal system is more biased towards men.? .

[@HalalHistory]

@@BJPZINDABAD Afghanistan was destroyed by the US, etc. It’s not even fully controlled by the government, how is it meant to have laws when the government isn’t even powerful in its own country

[@jeebtheweeb]

@@HalalHistory surely that couldn't make it better

[@bobsthea]

this big problem shows how insecure afghan police-man against their police woman

[@bariskebabsamosa867]

Typical of these lot. Abusing women. Idiots. Can't get a woman so they abuse them. These women are doing good yet these men are animals.

[@Newmoviehub678]

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[@skullhunter06660]

What u mean ur dad?

[@davidsmart8594]

You didn't think to make more of the fact that the Deputy Interior Minister had been 'removed'? "Brilliant" journalism...

[@boomstick_]

she was moved to another ministry

[@davidsmart8594]

@@boomstick_ So? The point is that she was removed from her job...THAT job, where she could have changed things to protect the policewomen. Either you're being obtuse (a troll) or you're a moron.

[@boomstick_]

@@davidsmart8594 She was transferred from the ministry of the interior (the ministry in charge of the police to put it simply) to a ministry centred around her goals.

[@davidsmart8594]

@@boomstick_ You're a right one, aren't you? So: Her goals were to change things so that policewomen are safe at work...in her job as Dep. Interior Minister (in charge of the police)...but was moved to another ministry "centred around her goals". You've just shot yourself in the foot... Since when has any government ministry, anywhere, constructed the ministry around someone's goals? (I know it's a stupid question; I'm just being as obtuse as you). You must spend most of your time convincing idiots...and believing your own drivel. (You wouldn't happen to work for the Afghan government, would you?).

[@balham5606]

She’s doing her best

[@BJPZINDABAD]

Do you feel pity sympathy for an oppressed women ?.

[@punksulpangu9788]

A beautiful country destroyed by America and USSR...

[@bobblue_west]

(A beautiful country destroyed by America and USSR...) and the Taliban had nothing to do with it?

[@davidbarnett9312]

@@bobblue_west It appears Punksul Pangu agrees with the Islamic way of raping women and girls as part of the religious teachings of Mohammed.

[@Caoderrick]

@@bobblue_west sure, all are equally evil

[@bobblue_west]

@@Caoderrick USA and Taliban are equally evil? Have your brain checked.

[@punksulpangu9788]

@@bobblue_west who created taliban?

[@pinoyclasico8932]

My goodness... what kind of country is this? You want to improve yourselves, behave better!

[@abfell2864]

Strong women! Keep fighting! Secure the future for generations to come!

[@BJPZINDABAD]

Do you want to empower women. ? What will happen if you give them more liberty ?.

[@abfell2864]

@@BJPZINDABAD What do you mean what will happen? They will have equal rights and will not be afraid for their soul and lives 24/7. What is so difficult about giving human beings equal rights and opportunities? Judge them by their merits and characters. If you don't like someone, move on. If you don't like how someone lives their life, then live yours differently. You are free as long as your liberties do not infringe on someone's basic human rights! Simple!

[@ohwiseone7069]

It’s interesting how the most theocratic societies are the ones that treat their women the worst.

[@supmaidoods8753]

Its Islam. The Islamic countries that are somewhat good for women are the liberal/progressive ones

[@BJPZINDABAD]

Are you obsessed with women ?can an more liberal women ruin society ?.

[@mslettucebfrank]

Between 2005 and 2015, there were 517 cases of forcible rape by police in the US, according to Philip Stinson, a Bowling Green State University criminal justice professor. An officer is accused of sexual misconduct, the second most common complaint against officers, at least once every five days in the US.

[@HalalHistory]

Do you not think that a country with terrorists and destruction caused by the US would make this happen?

[@leannesmith5818]

So you know, they are not "their women " those women belong only to themselves

[@gabeusaf5483]

This is an "evil" issue not a religious one... Not a peep from US "Squad..."

[@federalforafg967]

Shame to afghani governments 😡😡😡😭

[@Mu5tyLaghmani]

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[@Mu5tyLaghmani]

Shame on hypocrite Pakistani government which is cashing in dollars on Afghans blood since 1979 until now where trump tweeted that US gave Pakistan $35 billion, in return all they received was lies, double dealing while offering safe heaven for Taliban.

[@aloyh532]

@@Mu5tyLaghmani Taliban zindabad this will never happen under there rule

[@Mu5tyLaghmani]

@@aloyh532 It won't happen coz everyone will run away to Pakistan, Iran and western countries while Pakistan will get a free passage to central asia, but Afghans are falling for the sane hypocrite tricks of Pakistan like in the 90s

[@aloyh532]

@@Mu5tyLaghmani if that’s the case why do they already control 70 percent of the country? How would the Taliban get so much control over the war without the support of the people? Don’t always believe what the news has to say as it feeds you only what they want you to know and feel.

[@GrumpyOldMan9]

Castration comes to mind as the only effective measure against further male colleague abuse.

[@lathapauline1063]

If a woman minister has no power to raise her voice, then what about common women?

[@supmaidoods8753]

@@timur1345 Do you really think Afghanistan is good for place for women?

[@czystekurestwo]

Thank you BBC! Amazing short docu, I pray these women find peace!

[@angrybird1402]

I feel sory for women to live in country like Afghanistan.

[@Newmoviehub678]

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[@lavishlyenigmatic]

Check the rape in US and UK army dude its even more horrifying ..

[@herticate8579]

these men clearly have no dignity and respect for themselves.

[@lannhjbghjhhh]

This is happening everywhere even in most democratic countries directly or indirectly.

[@victoretonu2377]

That doesn't make right. Does it?

[@Newmoviehub678]

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[@yeyuan6273]

@@victoretonu2377 that is called relative comparasion, whithout it, donest matter its right or not, beacause one cant change the reality either way........

[@bngr_bngr]

Islam is evil

[@donniedickerson8077]

There's A Common Denominator I every Country And Every Case , ISLAM , THIS IS WHAT JIHADIST OBAMA, BOZO 🤡 🇨🇳 O'BIDEN, GLOBALIST GEORGE BUSH AND THEIR OPEN BORDERS UN NWO CULT WILL BRING TO AMERICA ‼️ WAKE THE HELL UP AMERICA ‼️

[@ralph3929]

Nothing new there. What is the news?

[@ridouangold5319]

The system must changes. We must treat woman as equel and respect them.

[@Ggggggggg631]

My heart goes out to you my dear heroine countrywoman ❤️🙏🏼 you have been treated poorly in the hands of these savages who call themselves men ! You are brave and your suffering and sacrifice will bring positive changes to this unjust system ❤️🙏🏼

[@tedyryt1369]

whenever men feel victim to society , my mind thinks of this kind of situation

[@matthewmann8969]

Yeah equality and equity are still from a long scaling reaching

[@Newmoviehub678]

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[@BJPZINDABAD]

@Sir lord ian of essex do you think women can be empowered and have more rights in middleast. Countries ?what will happen if you give them more liberty ?.

[@BJPZINDABAD]

Are women and men equal in their mind set ,think tank ,?. Do you think women have more physical strength than men ?.

[@user-bw8yn3zr1s]

@@BJPZINDABAD what do u mean?

[@jeebtheweeb]

@@BJPZINDABAD I don't think you have a brain

[@tarekurrahman6225]

Democracy doesn’t work everywhere, Don't you understand??

[@yoshikhurazi1769]

It's not even a democracy. A democracy by definition needs to be a state who's existence is mandated by common consensus of it's citizens but this puppet government was mandated by US imperialism. Democracy can and does work but it needs to be in the local's own terms, not American neoliberal ghouls hungry for that opium.

[@maliha3305]

The problem is not democracy the problem is MEN you ppl will blame anything but men😑

[@manojrout8371]

Solute to the brave women who are fighting for their country 👏👏👍 respect from India 🇮🇳 ❤️

[@midnight5313]

Brave woman deserves immediate help. Rotten officials of current Afghan setup are despicable

[@leanne8493]

We live in a world where it is a crime to fight for justice and our rights ⚖️

[@YedolfWesler]

This is why women are typically not on the battlefield.

[@FreedomOfSpeech4Ever]

well... don't get me wrong... but this is what you guys wish for, isn't it? a western style democracy, so there you go! 🇷🇺🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦🇦🇺

[@HeadhuntexGamer]

What u talking about? Nonsense

[@maryamsh9722]

How can someone not get this wrong? You are saying we want to get rapped by one because we don’t want to get killed by the other? And where do you live? Don’t tell me in one of these “western democracies”.

[@shahinsoro7946]

true bro

[@mansoorwahedi5613]

Shame on Afghanistan’s government 😢😢😢😢

[@b_0938]

If someone does not say anything, it does not mean that it is not happening. I proud of this women to raise the issue...!

[@BJPZINDABAD]

Do you think those radical men will accept the issue easily and grant women more liberty and empower them. ?

[@allysonyoung2771]

How shocking! Good on these women for speaking out. I hope their offenders are punished.

[@hourbee5535]

20 years of American freedom and democracy, but Afghanistan is still the same. Time for Americans to leave forever.

[@evalui8406]

Do these police officers have mother? Sisters or daughters? Or even wives? How do they feel if their relatives?

[@amiralozse1781]

they wouldnt give a damn for their female relatives if it werent for their so called 'family honor' (i.e. nonexistent honor). just have a look how a typical man from such societies treats their female relatives if thhey act against this so called 'family honor' (like trying to get a higher education, trying to marry a man they love rather than one their parents selct and so on): they get shamed, burnt alive and finally killed to 'restore honor'.

[@ali09gaming58]

@@someone-wo5nu so it justifies these men go around raping other women ?

[@kharder7365]

They even rape their women as well.

[@evalui8406]

@@kharder7365 A devil country!

[@bladimirrojas2712]

I feel completely appalled by these heinous crimes against women. What a brutal country. I'm so thankful to have born in the Americas.

[@m.haslam8495]

It's very sad. Women and girls are generally treated very badly in Afghanistan. When these evil men have power over the women, they treat them like second class citizens. Stay strong and may Allah (swt) protect you.

[@300_spartansoldier5]

U are a simp

[@prakritisapkota7030]

Such a officer at highest position does such crime.ON ONE HAND ITS A CRIME and for lifetime the trauma of being raped will hunt her .Where has the mankind come,do such abuser feel pride by doing such crime.Why sex has become such a great interest to many .Her whole life will be shaped by such inhuman incident.To what extent she will be haunted no one even dare to imagine.Bravo for coming front nd tell ur stories thats not easy.Be strong .

[@NewtroStyleHindiSong]

This is big question that how Can We protect to women in every field ???? Because women is not safe in everywhere . even though its own home . so we should consider about it. I request to every single men that please respect womens and give them protect so that they can live a peacefully life too . thank you .

[@sofialisa3564]

I don't think anybody should be left out when going for digital assets

[@davidwebb918]

Making the right decision when investing can be a tough task

[@josepatrick2776]

Trading on your own is very risky l've lost alot trading for myself

[@jdmmg4904]

Hoping for internal healing of these brave women. This is just horrible.

[@qedd722]

all problems like that one came from religion

[@haideraliibnakhlaq8823]

Yes the religion of secularism and immorality

[@kara7803]

Can you imagine if its happening in the police what happening in the jail???? We are so lucky not to live there

[@kevinb6831]

Truly a story for the British people.

[@ullahsaad]

This is the reason Taliban islamic rule is necessary for afghan to control the crime

[@HalalHistory]

Not Islamic rule but terrorism

[@alexanderwhite4978]

I feel sorry for those woman that live in Afghanistan the soldiers from Afghanistan that are doing this are evil....

[@sethandruby]

It’s all about cancellation of a young man just making his way in life that canceled culture & media decides a 9 year old tweets can make him unplayable ? Shame on you ?

[@bossman4146]

Shame on Afgan government

[@mahimaahmed9315]

Afghan women Stay strong 💪 , I hope one day you all will get justice 🌹🌹🌹🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫🖤❤️🖤❤️🇦🇫🌹🖤❤️

[@saroaralam1083]

Everywhere the same thing happens.

[@AlcaTel-xu8kn]

Your own chief officer of the police force that's fucked up system

[@ecallk5544]

Real men don't rape - pretty much says it all.

[@matbroomfield]

Least surprising news headline ever. They just blew a bunch of girls up, and shot Malala in the head for the crime of going to school. These retrogrades would sooner be sod*mising their dancing boys than treating women with respect.

[@supmaidoods8753]

Allegedly the Tailban has stopped bacha bazi (the only good they did) but I have doubts they arent doing it themselves

[@matbroomfield]

@@supmaidoods8753 Yeah, the ultra religious and respressed are always the most suspicious - just look at the catholic church.

[@drhamdaankhan3691]

The government must take strong actions against the perpetrators not against the victims.

[@mehmetguner5729]

This is why this country is SOO behind

[@Newmoviehub678]

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[@thomas_hobbs1453]

This would never happen under Taliban government. Those policemen would face severe punishments for sexual harassment. Islamic laws are extremely serious in regards to sexual conduct and misconduct. Adulterers and rapists if and when convicted in a court of law after due process will lose their lives.

[@someonelikeyou6469]

Yes, the only problem they always blame women not men)))

[@getinspired7687]

Let them sit at home and not join the military.

[@83zee17]

So sad for them !!! Taliban are better thn Government . They never do like this what aghan army os doing ok

[@AK-mj3vb]

Incest & rapes prevail (high percentage) in the countries where there is no sexual freedom Sexual freedom is not a privilege it is imperative for any society to thrive

[@statusupdates8101]

For all these issues Taliban is the best option 👌

[@BJPZINDABAD]

Do you think Taliban should take control of Afghanistan .,or democracy thrive there?

[@saikatsarkar456]

Nice jock

[@haideraliibnakhlaq8823]

@@BJPZINDABAD democracy caused this mess …. The only way forward is the establishment of Islamic law

[@bobblue_west]

@@haideraliibnakhlaq8823 ( The only way forward is the establishment of Islamic law ) You're right. In retarded, backward cultures like A'stan., retarded, backward Islam is the correct ruling model.

[@mrslavinator1057]

@@BJPZINDABAD forced democracy from America caused all of this in the first place. Democracy does not work everywhere.

[@cdb7876]

I am DISGUSTED by this news story!!!!! Prosecute these weak sorry examples of men!!! Are there any real men in Afghanistan!!! These women are your mothers, daughters, sisters, neighbors and friends!!!

[@hwinny2]

I have no words!! More honestly, words that I can put here.

[@user-ok4br7dw2j]

She is Hazzara 100% plus 98% Who work in that field are Hazzara too

[@lynbeck2359]

Our hearts go out to these females sexual and socially dominated and abused by Official police in their own country they try to protect and earn a living

[@BJPZINDABAD]

Do you think women are sexual objects and child bearing machines ? Should they be more empowered ? Do liberal ,damn Care attitude women ruin society ?

[@groveavenue]

You know, I have thought for a long time that the best advertisements for sexually permissive societies are the sexually non-permissive countries such as, for example, Afghanistan. My family ran an accommodation renting business in London during the 70s and 8os and I saw with my own two eyes how young men from the Islamic countries behaved when let loose in London. They talked religion and extreme morality to us but themselves drank, gambled and had extensive dealings with prostitutes of whom London had and has not a few. Does anybody think these young women would be sexually harassed in, say, one of the Scandinavian countries? Think! :)

[@Pilvi8]

Thank you BBC for bringing truth to the light 💔 Brave afghan women - I respect 🇦🇫🤲🏻 Where are the roots for harrashment and raping ? One reason but only one, is arranged marriages in Afghanistan. Still there... But no philosophize - government and courts must take that seriously and change laws so that it will come condemned.

[@rebekahjeanperry1686]

This atrocity is happening all over the world!

[@mariumrajah]

That’s why Taliban keeps them safe indoors

[@bhathassan8787]

"Women Empowerment" a treat from the west

[@lavishlyenigmatic]

If you cant protect yourself why you demand equality?

[@CapAnson12345]

If only there was some indicator, some clue as to why they would be treated that way. Oh well, I guess it's just random misogyny nobody could have predicted.

[@jeebtheweeb]

Elaborate?

[@mrhanad6655]

He must marry her Why he can't control his sex desire ? When he donated his life to his country..

[@JK-tg3wg]

these strong women need to be liberated

[@mrslavinator1057]

“Liberated” by American soldiers. Yeah we know what that means

[@noelmaher4633]

Things you wont be taking the Knee for, it would be great to see Corbyn jones et al in Kabul protesting this...

[@Boo-pv4hn]

That’s the same even on developed nations still. The victims often get blamed. Things rarely go to court to give evidence

[@AhmedMohamed-qw8gc]

that issue is not good it should stop

[@cristina-montenegro]

So much to do for women and human rights

[@BJPZINDABAD]

Do you think empowered and liberal women can ruin society .?are you more concerned about women's right ?elobrate

[@asherswing]

thank you

[@tariqkamal6141]

There is a old saying, U want peace and justice , fight for it, Welcome to stone age Man and woman are equal, But she can't protect her self , These are my people ,my blood, my pride, We are one who are responsible , We distroy our self, It's time to divide the north and south afghanistan, We are different people now,

[@mariyabiswas3391]

Afghan government is the most corrupted regime at present. So,these can't be stopped. But,these people don't have Afghan values. A true Afghan honors, respects & protect women even in cost of his life and in Afghan culture,a man doesn't even stare at women let alone harassing.

[@diggahrockhounder6428]

Volume too low

[@santurodrigues9976]

Very Very sad to hear this and this is the reason the country never prosper..

[@jacobisrael4240]

Your text is too small.

[@Saad1Muslim]

You cannot think in Taliban controlled area.

[@sfsm2613]

Let's be honest like this problem we have everywhere on this planet. Not only in Afghanistan. And I'm confused why mankind do that to each other?

[@pshaw8406]

They need more female police bc of all the sexual assaults in the region and these women are facing the same abuse.

[@sudhindrabukkebag7502]

Sorry to note. Who will give justice?

[@BJPZINDABAD]

Do you believe in artificial Justice system or one above it ?

[@SpbElena]

I wonder why there's no single male speaking up against the abuse in the video (except for the narrator)

[@AspiDubash]

Nothing will ever change

[@ianmacdonald-vu7vq]

No doubt they will make a bee line for the UK.

[@Ammar_Tawwaf]

Bruh , was the war not enough

[@harshadwakade6577]

Now this is also not conspired by me.

[@haadbajwa7565]

Stay 💪 things will improve, help is on the way!

[@nargispayenda2160]

Im sorry sis it's really hard 🙏

[@Mj-dv3so]

Where is al Jazeera' .and trt channels they don't have willpower to report this news😤😤😤

[@boredalchemist]

lol BBC acting like UK police officers dont have the same issues