Multiple reports describe sexual violence against Afghan women, alleging abuse by Taliban members or forces. The women who spoke say they face punishment through rape and other forms of sexual assault after continuing activities that the Taliban restricts, including seeking or holding employment and posting or engaging on social media. According to the accounts, the abuse is presented as a response to perceived violations of Taliban rules governing women’s behavior and freedoms. The reports also describe a broader pattern of restrictions affecting women’s access to education, work, and movement. Across the coverage, the central theme is the claim that sexual violence is used to enforce compliance with the Taliban’s policies toward women, including preventing participation in public and economic life. The articles emphasize the victims’ descriptions of assault by multiple men, though specific case details, locations, dates, and the investigative status of the allegations are not consistently provided in the supplied text. The reports present the women’s testimonies as the primary basis for the claims.