Taliban Leader Claims Afghanistan Providing Women 'Comfortable and Prosperous Life' Despite Imposing Harsh Policies

Taliban leader says government has improved life for Afghan women though policies contradict this claim
Statement issued ahead of Eid al-Adha holiday
Leader says measures aim to protect women's Shariah rights and save them from 'traditional oppressions'
Policies imposed since the Taliban seized control in August include limiting women's freedoms and access to work and education
Leader calls on other nations to stop interfering in Afghanistan's internal affairs