Gay Afghan wounded in Taliban stabbing feels ‘alone’ during LGBT+ History Month

Sara, a gay, non-binary Afghan said they are ‘really hopeless’ as thousands in the queer community continue to face prosecution and torture by the Taliban (PA)

A gay, non-binary Afghan has told of how they were left “injured and alone” after suffering severe injuries in a knife attack by the Taliban, as thousands in the queer community continue to face persecution “in a society that has turned against them”.

Sara, who did not want their last name included, was left with 18 wounds after the attack in Kabul, including gashes along their legs, stomach, and back.