Transgender Afghan Refugees Escape the Taliban, But Not Persecution

Source: CBS News - World NewsIssues of gender and sexuality have long been taboo in Afghanistan, especially since the Taliban retook control of the country in 2021. For some members of the LGBTQ community, the Taliban's comeback seemed too much of a risk, so they fled to neighboring Pakistan. Now, however, many of these refugees have found that life is even harder because they face prejudice against refugees as well as anti-LGBTQ bias.