In this birthday party portrait, teenage girls celebrate in secret in Afghanistan

Kiana Hayeri’s anonymous photo is just one of many she took, in collaboration with researcher Mélissa Cornet, to show the realities of life under Taliban rule for women and young girls since the extremist group returned to power in 2021.

​ Kiana Hayeri’s anonymous photo is just one of many she took, in collaboration with researcher Mélissa Cornet, to show the realities of life under Taliban rule for women and young girls since the extremist group returned to power in 2021. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN