cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23718803

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.

  • andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    Taliban bringing the year of the Linux desktop closer wasn’t on my bingo card.

    Jokes, but I’m surprised how these misogynistic shitheads can reproduce with how they are afraid of women.

    • josefo@leminal.space
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      2 months ago

      They re not afraid of using women as domestic appliances for reproduction and housekeeping, because they are objects, property. They have problems with other men eyeing their property.

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      2 months ago

      year of the Linux desktop

      I saw the headline and was like, “well the Lemmy crowd would love this”. One half loves authoritarian regimes, the other half hates windows.