UN Demands Taliban Repeal 'Egregious' Laws Against Women
The United Nations has urged Afghanistan's Taliban to immediately repeal new laws that severely restrict women's rights. High Commissioner Volker Turk condemned these laws, stating they eradicate women's public presence and autonomy, rendering them faceless and voiceless. The UN deems this situation intolerable.
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The United Nations has urged Afghanistan's Taliban to immediately repeal new laws that severely restrict women's rights.
High Commissioner Volker Turk condemned these egregious laws, stating they eradicate women's public presence and autonomy, rendering them faceless and voiceless shadows.
The UN deems this situation utterly intolerable, expressing this stance during a press briefing.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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