Bibi Ayesha

Bibi Ayesha is a military leader and the only female warlord in Afghanistan, she controls a force of 50-150 men in the Nahrin district of Baghlan Province.[1]

Not to be confused with Bibi Aisha.
Bibi Ayesha
بی‌بی عایشه
قوماندان کفتر
Born
Baghlan Province, Afghanistan

Also known as Kaftar ("The Pigeon"), she operated for at least two decades, fighting against the Soviet invasion and the Taliban takeover.[1]

She dismissed notions that the roles of women in Afghanistan should exclude military roles, saying "It makes no difference if you are a man or a woman when you have the heart of a fighter." [1]

However, she does insist that a mahram male relative, accompany her into battle.[1]

On 18 October 2020, Ayesha came under attack by the Taliban, a day after they claimed that she had defected to them.[2]

See also

References
  1. Coghlan, Tom. BBC, Afghanistan's feared woman warlord, March 16, 2006
  2. https://www.qatar-tribune.com/news-details/id/200244/afghanistan-s-only-female-warlord-attacked-by-taliban-fighters
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