“The Exiled Women’s Parliament” is the title of an extensive article in DER SPIEGEL magazine about the dozens of women activists in Afghanistan who have found temporary refuge in Greece. The journalist of the German magazine states that “Athens has become a center for stateless people, former politicians from Kabul. Before the Taliban came to power, 69 women MPs or senators participated in the Kabul Parliament. About 25 of them live in Athens today. Nine women are still hiding in Afghanistan, according to the BBC. Others have found refuge in Albania or Turkey. “Women will probably stay in Athens for a few months, until they get a visa for the USA, Canada or Great Britain.” According to the German magazine, the “exiled women’s parliament”, which actually meets at regular intervals, was founded by former MPs Sagoufa Norzay and Nazifa Beck.
“The fact that they met in Athens is probably surprising,” writes the DER SPIEGEL journalist, explaining: “Greece is closing its borders to refugees. Afghans and Afghans trying to reach the country by inflatable boats from Turkey, may be dragged back into international waters by the Greek coast guard. The government is receiving international criticism for these deportations, which are not in line with international law. However, she gave her consent for the reception of women. (…) The Greek MKO Melissa Network had compiled a list of 150 influential women (in Afghanistan) and helped them leave the country. Most of them arrived in Athens with their families, in total more than 800 people have come “.
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