Taliban’s New Rules Further Oppress Afghan Women

The Taliban’s new rules have imposed severe restrictions on Afghan women, further erasing them from public life.

The Taliban’s supreme leader issued a decree banning the construction of windows in residential buildings that overlook areas used by women.

Existing windows with such views must be blocked, according to the order.

Municipal authorities are tasked with ensuring compliance, and homeowners are encouraged to build walls or install barriers.

The Taliban claim the directive is designed to “preserve privacy and protect women from potential harm”.

However, critics argue that these measures further isolate women and restrict their freedom.

Since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, women in Afghanistan have faced numerous restrictions.

These include bans on education, employment, and access to public spaces.

The United Nations has condemned the Taliban’s policies as “gender apartheid”.

The new rules also prohibit women from speaking loudly in public and require them to cover their faces.

Women are barred from attending school beyond the sixth grade and are prohibited from working for non-governmental organizations.

The Taliban’s Ministry for the Prevention of Vice and Propagation of Virtue enforces these rules with significant power and impunity.

The restrictions have led to a mental health crisis among Afghan women, with many experiencing depression and anxiety.

The international community has strongly criticized the Taliban’s actions, but concrete measures to address the situation remain limited.

The new rules signal a consolidation of the Taliban’s authoritarian grip on Afghan society.

As the situation unfolds, the impact on Afghan women and their fight for basic rights continues to be a pressing concern.

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