Akhundzada’s assertion that women’s rights are antithetical to Sharia law underscores the deep-rooted ideological chasm between the Taliban and the broader international community.
Amid escalating tensions, Afghan citizens have called for increased international pressure on the Taliban to uphold basic human rights.
However, Akhundzada’s defiance suggests a steadfast resolve within the Taliban ranks, fueled by a commitment to impose their version of Sharia law on Afghan society.
Tala, a former civil servant in the capital city of Kabul told The Telegraph that “The money that they receive from the international community as humanitarian aid is just feeding them against women.”
“As a woman, I don’t feel safe and secure in Afghanistan. Each morning starts with a barrage of notices and orders imposing restrictions and stringent rules on women, stripping away even the smallest joys and extinguishing hope for a brighter future,” she added.
“We, the women, are living in prison,” Tala emphasized, “And the Taliban are making it smaller for us every passing day.”
