The Taliban have imposed strict restrictions on women in Afghanistan, requiring them to cover themselves completely in public and be accompanied by a male guardian, according to Dawn. Women are currently only permitted to receive primary education, and restrictions have made it nearly impossible for them to work in professions such as medicine and teaching, according to Dawn. Women are among the most vulnerable groups in Afghanistan. The Taliban have severely restricted media freedom, using surveillance and censorship to suppress reporting, according to DawatMedia24.com. Media workers face punishment for perceived criticism, including arrest and torture, according to DawatMedia24.com. The Taliban have also imposed discriminatory restrictions on women journalists, according to DawatMedia24.com. DawatMedia24.com reported that countries hosting Afghan journalists in exile should end forced returns to Afghanistan.