The Taliban have taken multiple steps to walk back women's rights including forbidding education for girls beyond grade six and banning women from universities.

Summary

The Taliban have banned windows in homes that allow views of areas where Afghan women might be seen, citing concerns over “obscene acts.”

This new decree mandates blocking or obstructing such windows in existing and new buildings, continuing the group’s systemic repression of women since regaining control of Afghanistan in August 2021.

The Taliban’s policies have included bans on women’s education, public appearances, and voices.

Critics, including the U.N., warn these actions dangerously erode human rights, while activists call out global inaction over the ongoing oppression.

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    4 days ago

    Today, Pakistan, tomorrow, USA. You might be sceptical today, but if you think it really couldn’t happen in America, you haven’t been paying nearly enough attention.

    • UltraGiGaGiganticEnglish
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      4 days ago

      A authoritarian theocracy seizing control of the government? Sounds serious!

      So when will democrats drop gun control considering this existential threat to the nation state?

      SocialistRA.org

      • Naloxone@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        3 days ago

        Comrade, I too am a member, but the way you shifted topics here is too abrupt to provide meaningful discourse. I like to lean into the “we keep us safe” slogan.

        And to the doubters: yes, target practice, firearm safety training, and mutual aid support DOES make a difference in keeping communities strong, resilient, and safe. No one in the SRA is advocating for active resistance with force to anything or anyone.

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        4 days ago

        Wild topic change there!

        So when will democrats drop gun control

        Nearly every legislative session, iirc. More permanently, probably when school shootings stop for good.