On 04/10/2024, in a landmark decision, the Court of Justice of the European Union, Third Chamber, ruled that cumulative discriminatory measures against Afghan women under the Taliban, such as restrictions on education, employment, healthcare, and freedom of movement, qualify as acts of persecution under Directive 2011/95/EU. The decision underscores that Afghan women, as a group, face inherent risks, making them eligible for refugee status without needing an individual assessment based on personal circumstances.

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