In a shocking twist that surprised absolutely no one, the Taliban has once again demonstrated their profound commitment to peace and progress by opening fire on a group of women who had the audacity to demand basic human rights. The protest, rare in its existence but tragically predictable in its outcome, left two dead and countless more terrified in the shadow of the regime that claims to provide 'security'.
Let’s be honest, when you’re a regime that defines 'government' as a combination of a frat house and a medieval dungeon, and your idea of 'diplomacy' is waving a Kalashnikov, a women’s rights protest is like waving a red flag at a bull. Except the bull is armed, bearded, and deeply offended by the concept of education for females.
As the bodies were carted away, the British Prime Minister was reportedly 'urged to condemn' the atrocity. Because nothing says 'strong leadership' like a strongly worded letter read aloud in a damp chamber in Westminster while sipping lukewarm tea. Perhaps the Foreign Office can draft a sternly worded tweet? That should sort it.
One can almost hear the collective sigh of relief from the chattering classes as they realise they can virtue-signal from the comfort of their sofa without having to actually do anything. Meanwhile, in Afghanistan, women are still being erased from public life, one bullet at a time.
And so, the world watches. The Taliban continue their bloody reign. And the only thing rising faster than the death toll is the cost of gin in my local. Cheers.
