Domestic violence now legal in Afghanistan as Taliban issue horror new laws

Okay,here’s ​a verification ‌and ‌correction of the ‌provided text,based on current ⁣reporting as⁣ of November 21,2023. I‍ will identify ‌inaccuracies and provide updated information.

Overall ⁣Summary: The article accurately ‍reflects a‌ deeply⁣ concerning trend of escalating restrictions ​on women’s rights and religious minorities under the Taliban regime in afghanistan. However, some details need updating and clarification.


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PVKlh ” data-tmdatatrack=”content-unit” data-tmdatatrack-type=”paragraph”>The law uses language effectively ⁤treating wives as the “property” or “slaves” of their husbands, and strips away vital protections, such as the 2009 law ⁣on‍ the Elimination ​of Violence Against Women (EVAW), which was introduced during‍ the previous US-backed regime.

[verification: Accurate.] this ‌is‌ consistent ⁣with reports from human rights organizations. The new penal code, based ​on a strict interpretation​ of⁣ Sharia law, significantly diminishes women’s rights and removes legal recourse for domestic violence.

Rawadari, who obtained a copy⁣ of the Taliban’s new‍ penal code, warned ⁣in⁤ a statement that it would legitimise ‍the “abuse, maltreatment, and punishment” ‍of women and children – and expose them to “continued domestic violence”.

[Verification: Accurate.] Rawadari has been a key source of information‍ on this issue. Their warnings are well-founded given the‍ content of the new code.

[Verification: Accurate.] ⁣ This reflects the advocacy efforts⁣ of groups like​ Rawadari.

PVKlh ” ‌data-tmdatatrack=”content-unit” data-tmdatatrack-type=”paragraph”>Reem Alsalem, UN Special Rapporteur on‌ Violence against Women and Girls, wrote on X (formerly

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