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Taliban's New Law from Ministry of Vice and Virtue Bans Solo Travel, Tightens Grip on Afghan Women

Aug 24, 2024, 02:08 PM

The Taliban has announced a new law on the propagation of virtue and the prevention of vice, further tightening its control over Afghan society. This law, endorsed by Taliban leader Haibatullah, imposes severe restrictions on women, banning them from showing their faces in public, speaking out loud, singing, playing music, and solo travel. The new edicts, issued by the Ministry of Vice and Virtue, are part of over 80 directives targeting the 20 million women and girls in Afghanistan, who constitute nearly half of the population. The international community, including the Japanese embassy in Kabul and Canada, has expressed deep concern over these oppressive measures. Critics argue that these laws represent a significant setback for women's rights in Afghanistan, with many urging global leaders to respond more robustly to the Taliban's actions.