Taliban Enforces New Stringent Morality Laws

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has introduced stringent new laws requiring women to wear veils, banning them from public speaking, singing, or reciting poetry, and prohibiting them from looking at unrelated men. These regulations, part of a 114-page document by the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, also mandate face coverings and modest attire for women, effectively silencing them in public spaces and restricting their social roles. Additionally, the Taliban has dismissed over 280 security personnel for not growing beards and detained more than 13,000 people for 'immoral acts' in the past year. The regime has also destroyed over 21,000 musical instruments, emphasizing its strict interpretation of Islamic law. Human rights organizations and the United Nations have expressed significant concern over these measures, citing a growing climate of fear and intimidation in Afghanistan.