According to an order given by the supreme leader of the Taliban, windows that view locations frequented by Afghan women cannot be built, and those that already exist must be sealed. A spokesperson for the Taliban administration said late saturday that windows in new construction should not overlook "the courtyard, kitchen, neighbor's well, and other places usually used by women."
According to the directive shared on social media site X by government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, "observing women working in kitchens, in courtyards, or collecting water from wells can lead to obscene acts."
To make sure it is impossible to peek into neighbors' homes, construction sites would need to be monitored by municipal authorities and other pertinent departments.
According to the decree, owners would be urged to construct a wall or block the view "to avoid nuisances caused to neighbors" if such windows were present.
Women have been gradually removed from public areas since the Taliban retook control in august 2021, leading the UN to condemn the "gender apartheid" the government has imposed.
Taliban officials have limited work, prohibited access to parks and other public areas, and prohibited post-primary education for women and girls.
Under the Taliban government's extremely stringent interpretation of Islamic law, a recent regulation even forbids women from publicly performing poetry or singing. They are also encouraged to "veil" their bodies and speech while they are not at home.
Additionally, a few local television and radio stations have ceased airing female voices.
Islamic law "guarantees" Afghan men's and women's rights, according to the Taliban government.
According to the directive shared on social media site X by government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, "observing women working in kitchens, in courtyards, or collecting water from wells can lead to obscene acts."
To make sure it is impossible to peek into neighbors' homes, construction sites would need to be monitored by municipal authorities and other pertinent departments.
According to the decree, owners would be urged to construct a wall or block the view "to avoid nuisances caused to neighbors" if such windows were present.
Women have been gradually removed from public areas since the Taliban retook control in august 2021, leading the UN to condemn the "gender apartheid" the government has imposed.
Taliban officials have limited work, prohibited access to parks and other public areas, and prohibited post-primary education for women and girls.
Under the Taliban government's extremely stringent interpretation of Islamic law, a recent regulation even forbids women from publicly performing poetry or singing. They are also encouraged to "veil" their bodies and speech while they are not at home.
Additionally, a few local television and radio stations have ceased airing female voices.
Islamic law "guarantees" Afghan men's and women's rights, according to the Taliban government.
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