Maryam Ravish, 19, and Maeve Alcina Pieescu, 23, are detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan after attempting to flee persecution due to their LGBTQ+ identities. Their arrest came after attempting to board a flight to Iran, where they hoped to escape the violence they face in Afghanistan. Reports indicate that they are tortured daily and face serious charges, including homosexuality and apostasy, which carry harsh penalties under Sharia law. LGBTQ+ advocates are urgently calling for international intervention to ensure their release and safety.
The plight of two jailed Afghan women, Maryam Ravish and Maeve Alcina Pieescu, highlights the severe dangers LGBTQ+ individuals face under Taliban rule, where charges of homosexuality can lead to execution.
Nemat Sadat of Roshaniya calls upon international governments to intervene, stressing the urgent need to pressure the Taliban to release Maryam and Maeve from custody.
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