Taliban Bans Women's Voices in Public
Strict New Laws Imposed by Afghanistan's Taliban Rulers
Crackdown on Women's Rights Continues
In a move that further restricts women's rights in Afghanistan, the Taliban has banned women from looking at men and speaking loudly in public or inside their homes.
The new laws, which were announced on August 22, 2024, are part of a broader crackdown on women's rights by the Taliban since it regained control of Afghanistan in August 2021.
The Taliban's Ministry of Vice and Virtue has issued a statement saying that women are now required to cover their faces and avoid speaking loudly in public places.
- Women are also banned from looking at men in public.
- They are also not allowed to speak loudly inside their homes.
- The Taliban has also banned women from working outside the home and from attending school.
The new laws have been met with widespread condemnation from human rights groups, who say they are a violation of women's basic rights.
The United Nations has called on the Taliban to reverse the ban, saying it is a "clear violation of the rights of women and girls."
The United States has also condemned the ban, saying it is "deeply concerned" about the Taliban's actions.
The Taliban's crackdown on women's rights is a serious setback for the country, which has been struggling to rebuild after decades of war.
The ban on women's voices is particularly troubling, as it is a clear attempt to silence women and prevent them from participating in public life.
It is important to remember that the Taliban's actions are not representative of the Afghan people, who have a long history of valuing women's rights.
The international community must continue to pressure the Taliban to reverse the ban and to respect the rights of all Afghans.
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