The Taliban’s long-time spokesman claimed in August 2021 they are “committed to the rights of women” Since, the Taliban have enforced a growing list of restrictions against women’s participation in society
unveiled the composition of their interim government cabinet, a lineup devoid of any female representation. The cabinet also included an interior minister wanted by the FBI with a bounty of $10m on his head.The interior ministry issued a statement imposing restrictions on rallies. It referred to protesters as individuals who “violated public order and disrupted the peace”. Afghan women have been the primary demonstrators against the Taliban over the past two years, defying brutal suppression.
A Taliban official announced that sports are not “deemed essential” for women, and that women will not have permission to participate in any sport that is publicly visible. They are also prohibited from going to the gym.University classrooms were segregated using curtains. The Taliban subsequently restructured classes, designating specific days of the week for the attendance of male and female students.
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