Taliban Enforces Stricter Controls on Afghan Women and Public Life

New laws impose severe restrictions on women's visibility and voices, drawing international condemnation.

The Taliban's new laws require women to fully veil and silence their voices in public.
The regulations extend existing bans on education, employment, and public spaces for women.
Men also face new rules on clothing and behavior, including beard length and moral conduct.
International bodies and human rights groups criticize the laws as violations of fundamental rights.
Despite global outcry, some countries are establishing diplomatic ties with the Taliban regime.