The Taliban has introduced a controversial new decree banning windows that allow views into areas where Afghan women might be seen inside their homes. This measure is purportedly aimed at preventing "obscene acts," according to Zabihullah Mujahid, a government spokesperson who shared the announcement on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Seeing women working in kitchens, in courtyards, or collecting water from wells can lead to obscene acts," he stated in his post.  

 

This decision represents yet another step in the Taliban's systematic repression of women since their resurgence in August 2021. Following the withdrawal of U.S. and allied forces in February 2020, the Taliban has rolled back numerous women's rights, barring girls from education beyond grade six, restricting women's access to universities, and prohibiting women from showing their voices or bare faces in public spaces.  

 

The recent decree, attributed to Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, explicitly states that new buildings must avoid incorporating windows that provide views into courtyards, kitchens, wells, or other areas traditionally frequented by women. Existing windows with such views must be obstructed by walls or otherwise modified to block visibility. The directive, translated and reported by France24, underscores the Taliban's increasing efforts to enforce gender segregation and control over women's daily lives.  

 

Prominent figures and activists have expressed outrage at this development. Shabnam Nasimi, a former U.K. government policy adviser and advocate for Afghan women, condemned the move on X, stating, "Three-plus years since Kabul fell, and the world watches in silence. For shame." In a separate post, she questioned, "How much longer will the world stand by and watch?"  

 

The head of the United Nations mission in Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva, also weighed in, emphasizing the broader implications of the Taliban's policies. "There is an ongoing, dangerous erosion of human rights protections, with women and girls bearing the brunt," she said.  

 

As the global community continues to grapple with how to address the Taliban's actions, many countries, including the U.S., have not formally recognized the group as Afghanistan's legitimate government. However, diplomatic complexities persist. In November, Russian lawmakers proposed a bill that could potentially remove the Taliban from Russia's list of recognized terrorist organizations, signaling shifting geopolitical dynamics.  

 

The international response to this latest restriction remains uncertain, as activists and organizations continue to call for decisive action. While the Taliban's stance reflects their interpretation of cultural and religious norms, critics argue that such measures deepen the marginalization of Afghan women and girls, leaving their futures increasingly bleak.

 

Based on a report by BBC 2024-01-02

 

 

 

Sick.

One way glass? I expect that is too expensive. Who wants to see them anyway?

Highly insecure men with no emotional development, and no connection whatsoever to spirituality of any kind, buy into this kind of nonsense and fear-driven politics.

 

Oh my God, if I see a woman I might lose control, if I see an arm of a woman I might lose control. Let's keep them hidden and covered up. It is 1378 after all. 

 

These guys are criminal hooligans and absolute fools. They are truly a boil on the face of humanity. 

Wonder if they shave their legs and bits or just let it all grow feral ?

17 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Highly insecure men with no emotional development, and no connection whatsoever to spirituality of any kind, buy into this kind of nonsense and fear-driven politics.

 

Oh my God, if I see a woman I might lose control, if I see an arm of a woman I might lose control. Let's keep them hidden and covered up. It is 1378 after all. 

 

These guys are criminal hooligans and absolute fools. They are truly a boil on the face of humanity. 

About time you said something that is true. Congrats for beginning to see the light.

Religious fundamentalists' lunacy at its worst.

They say their cause is to protect their religion and cultural tradition from external invasion.

But to Afghanistan, Talians are the invaders  themselves; their core members are  the fantasists from Pakistan.

Recent convictions of muslims  operating  uk child grooming gangs demonstate the double standards  shown by these religious fanatics. 

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

Highly insecure men with no emotional development, and no connection whatsoever to spirituality of any kind, buy into this kind of nonsense and fear-driven politics.

 

Oh my God, if I see a woman I might lose control, if I see an arm of a woman I might lose control. Let's keep them hidden and covered up. It is 1378 after all. 

 

These guys are criminal hooligans and absolute fools. They are truly a boil on the face of humanity. 

Think you could sum that up a lot easier just by saying "what a mob of f uking whacko's" 

Will this give Trump ideas for non-compliant women?

1 hour ago, jippytum said:

Recent convictions of muslims  operating  uk child grooming gangs demonstate the double standards  shown by these religious fanatics. 

Many are simply gangsters, thieves, serial rapists, and thugs of the lowest order, posing as men of religion, when they don't know the first thing about religion or spirituality, and they lack every virtue known to mankind. 

I guess the word curtain doesn't exist in their vocabulary! 

9 hours ago, jippytum said:

Recent convictions of muslims  operating  uk child grooming gangs demonstate the double standards  shown by these religious fanatics. 

Were the Muslims operating these gangs religious fanatics? I highly doubt it. 

7 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Many are simply gangsters, thieves, serial rapists, and thugs of the lowest order, posing as men of religion, when they don't know the first thing about religion or spirituality, and they lack every virtue known to mankind. 

Are you generalizing about all Muslims ?

 

 

11 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

 

Oh my God, if I see a woman I might lose control, if I see an arm of a woman I might lose control. Let's keep them hidden and covered up. It is 1378 after all. 

 

Do you oppose/criticize Buddhist culture in Thailand too, where woman must cover up going into a temple and must never touch a monk?

I try to live my life by "live and let live".

8 hours ago, Srikcir said:

Will this give Trump ideas for non-compliant women?

Only Rosie O’Donnell and Liz Cheney.

6 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Are you generalizing about all Muslims ?

 

 

Does the Taliban represent all Muslims ?

 

Answer that and you will answer your own question.

3 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Do you oppose/criticize Buddhist culture in Thailand too, where woman must cover up going into a temple and must never touch a monk?

I try to live my life by "live and let live".

Only a fool would compare the two.

12 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Were the Muslims operating these gangs religious fanatics? I highly doubt it. 

Appears you didn’t read “Recent convictions of Muslims”.

2 minutes ago, G_Money said:

Does the Taliban represent all Muslims ?

 

Answer that and you will answer your own question.

Did you read the post he was replying to?

Was it a Taliban gang in the UK child grooming case?

1 minute ago, G_Money said:

Appears you didn’t read “Recent convictions of Muslims”.

No, is that about the Taliban?

1 minute ago, Neeranam said:

Did you read the post he was replying to?

Was it a Taliban gang in the UK child grooming case?

Your quote was Muslim, not Taliban 

15 hours ago, black tabby12345 said:

But to Afghanistan, Talians are the invaders  themselves; their core members are  the fantasists from Pakistan.

I understand they are actually Afghans that went to Pakistan when the Russians occupied the country and were indoctrinated there.

 

As for the OP, entirely expected given the taliban being what they are, and it's going to get worse for Afghan women IMO.

No western country is going to invade again to support them, and the last time showed how wrong the west was to even try. A waste of lives and treasure for nothing. They just gave the women of Afghanistan false hope.

13 hours ago, Neeranam said:

Do you oppose/criticize Buddhist culture in Thailand too, where woman must cover up going into a temple and must never touch a monk?

I try to live my life by "live and let live".

No. Buddhism is a thousand times more practical and sensible than extremist Muslim practices, which are totally out of touch with reality, the 21st century, and good values. If a woman wants to cover up, let her cover up, but don't force her to cover up, and don't try to pass off a lie that if she doesn't cover up it will create social havoc. 

 

We're talking about nothing but extremely insecure men that cannot tolerate the idea of anybody seeing their wife's, or another woman's skin. It's so pureile, so juvenile, so ridiculous, so backwards, and so beyond the pale. 

13 hours ago, Neeranam said:

Are you generalizing about all Muslims ?

 

 

Not at all, the vast majority of Muslims are good people, honest, hardworking and very decent.

 

I am talking about the extremists, I'm talking about the Taliban, Isis, and the super freak gangsters that pose as religious freedom fighters, yet engaging in gang raping, serial killing, thievery, drug pushing, and raping women at will. They are not men, they are toxic insects. 

Imagine some Jihadist on his wedding night ,gets to unwrap one ...like a lucky dip

i suppose ...

 

regards Worgeordie

16 hours ago, worgeordie said:

Imagine some Jihadist on his wedding night ,gets to unwrap one ...like a lucky dip

i suppose ...

 

regards Worgeordie

Not funny for the woman involved. Hardly a subject to be made into a comedy post.