The Taliban Continues to Rule Afghanistan with Restrictions for Women

• The Taliban has introduced strict restrictions on women's and girls' rights.
• The leader of the Taliban called for gratitude for Islamic rule.
• Protests against the restrictions continue, but women continue to face persecution.

On August 15, 2025, Afghanistan marks the fourth anniversary of the Taliban's return to power. Since the moment of their takeover of the country in 2021, the Taliban has confirmed strict restrictions, particularly regarding the rights of women and girls. They have banned women from working, studying after the sixth grade, and leaving public places without a male guardian.

The leader of the Taliban, Hibatullah Akhundzada, stated that Afghans should express gratitude for Islamic rule; otherwise, they await divine punishment. Marking this anniversary, the Taliban organized celebratory events, but many women in the country held protests against the restrictions.

In a report, the UN noted that over 78% of Afghan women remain without education and work due to numerous decrees from the Taliban. Women who protest against these restrictions often face arrests and strict punishment, including sexual violence in prisons.

As of today, the lack of international support and attention to the situation regarding women's rights in Afghanistan has caused a documented silence among human rights defenders. They are calling on the global community to actively respond to violations of human rights in the country.

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