The Taliban’s supreme leader has banned windows so that “women can’t be seen” inside their homes and other residential buildings.
In their latest twisted demand, the terror group has said that new buildings should be constructed without any windows, “so that the courtyard, kitchen, neighbour's well and other places usually used by women”, cannot be looked into.
Government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said online that spotting a woman could lead to “obscene acts”.
In order to ensure no windows are built, municipal authorities and other relevant departments will have to monitor construction sites.
However, "if such windows already exist, owners must build a wall or obstruct the view to avoid nuisances caused to neighbours”, the decree states.
In August 2021, the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan and ever since then, have taken multiple steps to curtail women’s rights.
Education in the country for women has become virtually non-existent, with the terror group banning school for girls beyond Year Six and prohibiting women from studying at universities.
More recently, women’s voices and bare faces were banned in public, with those who disobey being punished with warnings or arrest, as laid out by the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice.
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Women must now veil their bodies at all times whilst in public so that they do not tempt men. Their clothing must also not be too tight or too short.
Reading and singing is now forbidden, and they can only look at a male if they are related to them by blood or marriage.
Some local radio and television stations have also stopped broadcasting female voices.
In spite of the new restrictions, the Taliban claims that Islamic law “guarantees” the rights of Afghan men and women.
The United Nations has denounced the regime by the Taliban as “gender apartheid”.
A report released in July from the UN’s mission in Afghanistan said: “The punishments attached to non-compliance with instructions and decrees are often arbitrary, severe and disproportionate.”
“Sweeping bans with a discriminatory effect on women have been introduced. Human rights violations, as well as the unpredictability of enforcement measures, contribute to a climate of fear and intimidation among segments of the population.”
The ministry denounced the report as false, adding: “Decrees and relevant legal documents are issued to reform society and should have their implementation ensured.”
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In their latest twisted demand, the terror group has said that new buildings should be constructed without any windows, “so that the courtyard, kitchen, neighbour's well and other places usually used by women”, cannot be looked into.
Government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said online that spotting a woman could lead to “obscene acts”.
In order to ensure no windows are built, municipal authorities and other relevant departments will have to monitor construction sites.
However, "if such windows already exist, owners must build a wall or obstruct the view to avoid nuisances caused to neighbours”, the decree states.
In August 2021, the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan and ever since then, have taken multiple steps to curtail women’s rights.
Education in the country for women has become virtually non-existent, with the terror group banning school for girls beyond Year Six and prohibiting women from studying at universities.
More recently, women’s voices and bare faces were banned in public, with those who disobey being punished with warnings or arrest, as laid out by the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice.
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Women must now veil their bodies at all times whilst in public so that they do not tempt men. Their clothing must also not be too tight or too short.
Reading and singing is now forbidden, and they can only look at a male if they are related to them by blood or marriage.
Some local radio and television stations have also stopped broadcasting female voices.
In spite of the new restrictions, the Taliban claims that Islamic law “guarantees” the rights of Afghan men and women.
The United Nations has denounced the regime by the Taliban as “gender apartheid”.
A report released in July from the UN’s mission in Afghanistan said: “The punishments attached to non-compliance with instructions and decrees are often arbitrary, severe and disproportionate.”
“Sweeping bans with a discriminatory effect on women have been introduced. Human rights violations, as well as the unpredictability of enforcement measures, contribute to a climate of fear and intimidation among segments of the population.”
The ministry denounced the report as false, adding: “Decrees and relevant legal documents are issued to reform society and should have their implementation ensured.”
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