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submitted 6 days ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

Summary

The Taliban have banned windows in homes that allow views of areas where Afghan women might be seen, citing concerns over "obscene acts."

This new decree mandates blocking or obstructing such windows in existing and new buildings, continuing the group's systemic repression of women since regaining control of Afghanistan in August 2021.

The Taliban's policies have included bans on women's education, public appearances, and voices.

Critics, including the U.N., warn these actions dangerously erode human rights, while activists call out global inaction over the ongoing oppression.

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[-] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 3 days ago

It's Newsweek, but this does sound like a thing they'd do.

[-] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 20 points 6 days ago

The Taliban could not see women easier if they simply forced the men to blind themselves. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[-] chemicalwonka@discuss.tchncs.de 17 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Is this a The Onion article?

[-] WaxiestSteam69@lemmy.world 8 points 5 days ago

I wish it were an Onion article. Unfortunately it's all too real.

[-] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 18 points 6 days ago

Why do fundies always spend their time on pointless bullshit instead of actually governing

[-] FordBeeblebrox@lemmy.world 11 points 5 days ago

Keeping the women barefoot and pregnant while doing chores and the kids fighting your feuds is governing for them

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[-] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 19 points 6 days ago

I'm curious, are these women actually flirting with these perverted creeps from the window... or are they flashing signs to each other because it's the only way they can talk?

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[-] hungryphrog@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 5 days ago

Why not just ban everything while you're at it?

[-] exploitedamerican@lemm.ee 10 points 5 days ago

The only solution would be the women rising up and stealing their husbands and brothers guns to foment a violent revolution. Sure some will probably be killed in the uprising but I'm sure it will end quickly because it would be very inconceivably stupid of the men to kill such a large number of women, then whom would they procreate with?

I wonder what the region would look like without centuries of western capitalist oppression by europe and most recently the US.

[-] Miaou@jlai.lu 9 points 5 days ago

"Centuries" aka barely one. But sure, everything is due to western imperialism. No way this religion of peace might be the issue here

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[-] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 10 points 5 days ago

Getting fresh air in Afghanistan be like:

  • Air vent
  • Fan
[-] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 10 points 5 days ago
  • Entrance covered by bricks and rubble

  • Saddam Hussein

[-] LordWiggle@lemmy.world 8 points 5 days ago

So, does the Tali ban a ban on windows? So it's not allowed to ban windows? So they're the Talibanban now? Or did they approve a ban on windows, so they're the Taliaproveban now? This is so confusing.

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[-] saltesc@lemmy.world 9 points 6 days ago

I wish the Taliban would just come out of the closet already.

[-] jaggedrobotpubes@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago

Keep poking the same dead end, Taliban. The way forward could never be behind you. You've got it basically figured out. Never question anything.

[-] digdilem@lemmy.ml 5 points 5 days ago

You speak like they want to progress.

[-] UltraGiGaGigantic@lemmy.ml 3 points 5 days ago

sad Russian assassin noises

[-] alaphic@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago

TIL: The Taliban are apparently Geth

[-] lepinkainen@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago

It seems they saw that one episode of X-Files with the mom under the counter and are aiming towards it…

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