Escape from Kabul

"Escape from Kabul" is a compelling account of Afghan women judges who, over two decades, worked to reshape their country by promoting law, human rights, and gender equality amidst a backdrop of political upheaval. The book narrates their efforts to build a modern democracy and the peril they faced after the US withdrawal in 2021, highlighting their daring escape and the fates of those left behind. Drawing on exclusive access and real-life drama, it offers a powerful critique of international inaction and concludes with the women’s own recommendations for Afghanistan’s future.