Afghanistan's New Law Tightens Restrictions on Women
Sunday, 25 August 2024, 23:00
Afghanistan's New Restrictions on Women
The UN has expressed concern regarding a recently ratified law in Afghanistan that significantly tightens restrictions on women's rights. This law, consisting of 35 articles, aims to regulate all facets of Afghan life under a stringent interpretation of sharia.
Details of the New Legislation
- This law mandates that women must cover their faces and bodies when outside their homes.
- It includes sanctions for non-compliance, ranging from verbal warnings to fines and varied durations of detention.
- The enforcement of these regulations will be the responsibility of morality police under the Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice.
As the situation unfolds, the implications for Afghan society, particularly for women, could be profound and alarming.
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