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Taliban Orders Ban on Windows Overlooking Women’s Spaces

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KABUL: The Taliban’s supreme leader has banned windows in homes that allow views into spaces typically used by Afghan women. This includes courtyards, kitchens, and wells, with the government arguing such views could lead to inappropriate actions. The decree also calls for existing windows to be blocked to prevent the exposure of women to the public gaze.

A statement from Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on Saturday emphasized that building authorities must ensure new structures comply with these guidelines. Property owners with windows overlooking these spaces will be urged to obstruct the view to reduce disturbances. This new ruling follows the Taliban’s ongoing restrictions on Afghan women since it regained power in 2021.

Stricter Measures Against Women in Afghanistan

Since the Taliban’s return to power, women’s presence in public spaces has significantly diminished, spurring global condemnation. The United Nations has accused the regime of enforcing “gender apartheid” by eliminating many rights previously available to Afghan women. Educational opportunities have been restricted, with post-primary schooling for girls banned.

The Taliban also severely limits employment for women, barring them from many types of work and blocking their access to public places. Recently, the Taliban further restricted female participation in public life, including banning women from singing or reciting poetry. Women are also encouraged to “veil” themselves, covering both bodies and voices in public.

Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: Repression Continues

Taliban policies continue to constrain Afghan women, moving them further out of public view and limiting their social roles. With media outlets silencing female voices, local radio and television stations have stopped broadcasting women’s content. Human rights organizations continue to criticize the Taliban for these rights violations.

Despite these restrictions, the Taliban defends its actions, arguing they follow Islamic law that guarantees the rights of both men and women. However, the broader international community sees these policies as clear evidence of gender oppression. Many governments and NGOs have condemned the Taliban’s measures and called for reforms that uphold women’s rights and freedoms.

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