KABUL, Afghanistan - A spokesman said Thursday that the Taliban would stick to its strict interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia law. underlines the group's intention to continue the strict policies it has implemented since taking over the country more than a year ago.
After taking over Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban said they had promised to be more lenient and allow women and minority rights. But now he is, instead, wreaking havoc on rights and liberties.
There are many restrictions on women, they are banned from parks, fairs, gyms and most types of employment. They are ordered to remain in purdah always. There is a ban on girls going to school after the sixth grade. There are also restrictions on music and media
According to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, a few days ago the group's supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhunzada, met with Taliban judges and instructed them to apply Sharia law in decisions.
He said that the Islamic Emirate is committed to implementing all Sharia laws from the first day after coming to power.
A young man and a woman were first arrested on Thursday for having extramarital affairs in Bamiyan province and then publicly flogged 39-39 times. a witness who lives in the area said.
The United Nations has said there is growing concern that the Taliban's approach, including a ban on girls' education as well as other measures that curtail basic freedoms, will exacerbate the economic crisis in Afghanistan and lead to more insecurity, poverty and isolation.
Source: Associated Press