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Bibi Ayesha

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

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

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]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Coghlan, Tom. BBC, Afghanistan's feared woman warlord, March 16, 2006
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