Taliban bans windows overlooking women's spaces to prevent 'obscene acts' [View all]

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The Taliban has issued a decree banning the construction of windows in buildings overlooking areas where women are present, citing concerns over "obscene acts" that might arise from men observing women in domestic spaces. The latest edict represents a continuation of the group's systematic erosion of women's rights since reclaiming power in Afghanistan in 2021.

The decree, announced by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, mandates that new buildings must avoid windows that allow visibility into courtyards, kitchens, or wells—spaces traditionally used by Afghan women. Existing windows offering such views must be blocked to prevent "nuisances caused to neighbours," according to the directive. Local municipal authorities are tasked with enforcing the order by monitoring construction sites and ensuring compliance.

"Seeing women working in kitchens, in courtyards or collecting water from wells can lead to obscene acts," Mujahid said in a post on X.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/taliban-bans-windows-overlooking-womens-spaces-to-prevent-obscene-acts/articleshow/116771876.cms

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So, all the bullshit the Taliban spouted about women's rights being upheld when they took over was just that, BULLSHIT!