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submitted 11 months 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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[-] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 10 points 11 months ago

Getting fresh air in Afghanistan be like:

  • Air vent
  • Fan
[-] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 10 points 11 months ago
  • Entrance covered by bricks and rubble

  • Saddam Hussein

[-] saltesc@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago

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

[-] Resol@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago

And just when I thought the Taliban's laws against women were too extreme already, they decide to do this. They quite literally can stoop way lower than I thought.

I feel so bad. Thanks for ruining my first day of 2025, Taliban.

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[-] Tin@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago

When do we get to the part of the episode where James T Kirk, prime directive be damned, finds the meglomaniacal computer controlling these men, and blows it up?

[-] exploitedamerican@lemm.ee 9 points 11 months 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 10 points 11 months ago

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

[-] exploitedamerican@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

Did you forget about the crusades buddy?

[-] lukewarm_ozone@lemmy.today 2 points 11 months ago

"The crusades are an example of capitalist oppression" sure is a hot take.

[-] exploitedamerican@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

Imperialism and feudalism are just capitalism wearing different hats. One can easily say that modern capitalism is a form of neo-feudalism

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[-] LordWiggle@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months 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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[-] lepinkainen@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

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

[-] jaggedrobotpubes@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months 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 11 months ago

You speak like they want to progress.

[-] some_boring_username@lemm.ee 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

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

Ok, just looked up the article and there is specified "inside". So they still could ban all windows facing areas where women can be seen outside too, unless, of course, they still allow women outside.

[-] alaphic@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

TIL: The Taliban are apparently Geth

[-] leadore@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

Reads about how Taliban take women's rights away and shut them in the houses with no windows so men won't be tempted to do bad things to them

🤔 Gets ideas about things we could do with CEOs so Luigi's won't be tempted to do bad things to them

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[-] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago
[-] UltraGiGaGigantic@lemmy.ml 3 points 11 months ago

sad Russian assassin noises

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