Taliban’s New Decree Further Restricts Afghan Women’s Freedom
Since the Taliban regained power in August 2021, Afghan women have been systematically pushed out of public spaces. A recent decree prohibits the construction of windows overlooking women’s areas, which the Taliban claims could lead to ‘obscenity.’ Many restrictions have been imposed on women, including bans on education and public presence. Éric Cheysson, a surgeon and humanitarian, describes the situation as a ‘social feminicide,’ emphasizing the severity of the crisis as 20 million women face total invisibility.