Afghanistan’s Taliban government has recently implemented a new set of morality laws, which include requiring women to cover their faces and men to grow beards. These laws are said to promote virtue and prevent vice, according to Taliban officials. Many rights that were enshrined in the Afghan constitution have been eroded since the Taliban came back into power three years ago, especially for women and girls.
The impact of these new laws on the lives of millions of Afghans, who are already struggling to survive, is a major concern. The crackdown may further isolate the Taliban and could worsen the already dire situation in the country.
Hashem Ahelbarra hosts a discussion on this topic with Mariam Solaimankhil, a member of Afghanistan’s Parliament in Exile and a board member of Afghan Peace Watch NGO; Bahar Jalali, an assistant teaching professor at Loyola University Maryland; and Mursal Wardak, an education and women’s rights advocate and law student in Germany.
The panel explores the implications of the new morality laws and discusses the possible repercussions for Afghan society. The guests offer insights into the challenges faced by women and girls under the Taliban rule and highlight the importance of ensuring the protection of human rights in Afghanistan.
Overall, the implementation of these morality laws by the Taliban raises concerns about the future of civil and political rights in the country, particularly for women and girls. The discussion sheds light on the complexities of the situation and the urgent need for international attention and action to support the rights of all Afghans.
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