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Taliban Law Sparks Outrage Over Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan are facing renewed international condemnation following reports that newly enforced interpretations of Islamic law effectively permit husbands to physically discipline their wives under certain circumstances.
Since returning to power in August 2021 after the withdrawal of Western forces, the Taliban have steadily imposed stricter rules governing daily life, particularly for women and girls. These measures have included barring girls from secondary schools and universities, restricting women’s employment in many sectors, and enforcing strict dress codes.
Human rights groups argue that recent guidance issued by religious authorities linked to the Taliban codifies male authority within marriage in ways that leave women vulnerable to abuse. While Taliban officials maintain that their laws are rooted in their interpretation of Sharia, critics say the framework lacks clear protections against domestic violence and fails to provide women with meaningful legal recourse.
International organisations, including the United Nations, have repeatedly expressed alarm over the erosion of women’s rights in Afghanistan. The UN has described the situation as a “systematic removal” of women from public life and warned that normalising domestic violence would further isolate the country diplomatically and economically.
Women’s rights advocates inside and outside Afghanistan say the impact is already being felt. With limited access to education, employment, and independent legal systems, many Afghan women are increasingly dependent on male relatives for survival. In rural areas especially, traditional power structures, now reinforced by state authority, are said to be emboldening abusive behaviour.
The Taliban, however, deny that they endorse abuse. Officials have insisted that Islam prohibits cruelty and argue that Western critics misunderstand Afghan culture and religious principles. They maintain that family matters should be handled within Islamic courts and community frameworks.
Legal experts note that Afghanistan previously had legislation aimed at combating violence against women, though enforcement was uneven even before 2021. Since the Taliban takeover, many of those protections have been dismantled or left unenforced.
The developments have complicated the Taliban’s efforts to gain formal international recognition. Several governments have made clear that improvements in women’s rights are a key condition for broader diplomatic and economic engagement.
As Afghanistan faces ongoing economic hardship and humanitarian crisis, the debate over women’s rights remains central to the country’s future — both domestically and on the global stage.
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