U.S. warns against it, but influencers flocking to Afghanistan
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Four years after the Taliban took power, influencers are traveling to Afghanistan in droves. CNN’s Isobel Yeung met up in Kabul with Keith Siegel, who’s driving his car around the world.
Breakdown
- Influencers are increasingly visiting Afghanistan, sharing content with the Taliban. 10s
- Some influencers claim women have more rights than men, despite Taliban bans on women's gym access and sports. 27s
- American influencer Keith Sinclair highlights local hospitality but acknowledges restrictions on women. 1m 51s
- Women's rights activists criticize influencers for potentially legitimizing the Taliban and ignoring ongoing oppression. 3m 9s
- Afghan women continue to face severe restrictions, with little progress since 2021. 3m 43s