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Taliban's New Laws Further Restrict Afghan Women's Rights

9/22/2025

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The Taliban has enforced strict laws requiring Afghan women and girls to wear veils in public.
New regulations limit women's interactions with non-related men, further curtailing their rights.
An internet ban in five provinces restricts women's access to online education, their primary resource since the Taliban's return.
This censorship escalates challenges for journalists and media in Afghanistan.
Internet shutdowns violate human rights and hinder women's societal participation.

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Story summary

The Taliban has enforced strict laws requiring Afghan women and girls to wear veils in public.
New regulations limit women's interactions with non-related men, further curtailing their rights.
An internet ban in five provinces restricts women's access to online education, their primary resource since the Taliban's return.
This censorship escalates challenges for journalists and media in Afghanistan.
Internet shutdowns violate human rights and hinder women's societal participation.