Taliban's New Vice and Virtue Laws: Tightened Restrictions on Afghan Women

Afghanistan's Taliban government has enacted new 'vice and virtue' laws, spearheaded by supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. These regulations particularly restrict women's public behavior, mandating veiling and banning women's public voices. The laws also affect public media, music, and mixed-gender interactions, leading to a climate of fear and criticism from global entities like the UN.

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers have tightened restrictions on women with new 'vice and virtue' laws approved by supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.

Issued on Wednesday, these laws mandate women to veil their bodies and faces in public and restrict their public voices. Additionally, the laws cover public transportation, music, and mixed-gender interactions.

The United Nations has expressed concerns, noting an increase in fear and intimidation among Afghans. The Taliban dismissed these concerns, maintaining their commitment to promoting virtue and eliminating vice.

(With inputs from agencies.)