Kabul, Afghanistan – The Taliban government in Afghanistan has recently issued a ban on women’s beauty parlors, ordering their closure within one month. This latest restriction further limits the rights and freedoms of women and girls in the country, who have already faced barriers to accessing education and employment opportunities.
The spokesman for the Taliban’s ‘Virtue and Vice Ministry,’ Mohammad Siddiq Akif Mahajar, confirmed the ban on Tuesday. However, specific details regarding the ban were not provided, with Mahajar simply acknowledging the contents of a letter that has been circulating on social media. The letter, dated June 24, stated that the ban was based on an oral order from Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and would be enforced in Kabul and all provinces.
According to Mohammad Sadiq Akif, a spokesperson for the Ministry for the Prevention of Vice and Propagation of Virtue, a one-month notice has been given to beauty parlors across the country to cease their operations.
This new ban adds to the growing list of restrictions imposed by the Taliban’s Islamic Emirate, which has already prohibited girls and women from attending schools, universities, and working at non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Additionally, they are prohibited from accessing public areas such as parks, cinemas, and other recreational spaces.
The tightening restrictions on women’s rights since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 have drawn international condemnation from foreign governments and United Nations officials. Concerns continue to mount over the deteriorating situation for women and girls in Afghanistan, as their fundamental freedoms are increasingly curtailed.
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