No trips for Afghan women unless escorted by male relative: TalibanThe Taliban have imposed various restrictions on women and girls, despite pledging a softer rule compared with their first stint in power in the 1990s. KABUL: Afghanistan's Taliban authorities said Sunday that women seeking to travel anything other than short distances should not be offered transport unless they are accompanied by a close male relative. Since taking power in August, the Taliban have imposed various restrictions on women and girls, despite pledging a softer rule compared with their first stint in power in the 1990s. In several provinces, local Taliban authorities have been persuaded to reopen schools -- but many girls still remain cut off from secondary education. Women's rights were severely curtailed during the Taliban's previous stint in power.

Source: Bangkok Post December 26, 2021 19:15 UTC