Afghanistan Taliban Moral Law: During the Taliban rule in Afghanistan, the personal freedom of the people is rapidly reduced. Moral Law, who came into force in August 2023, almost eliminated freedom related to personal life, religious conduct and living in the country. The law implemented by the Ministry of Vice and Virtue (Ministry of Virtue and Prevention of Vice) includes many types of ban. These include restrictions on women speaking at public place, punishment for not covering face, shaving of men and banning music in wedding ceremony etc.
The United Nations report states that in the first 6 months after the implementation of Moral Law, many people were detained only for having a beard length and modern hairstyle. Special emphasis was laid on religious conduct and collective prayers during Ramadan in the Taliban. At that time, the men who did not go to the mosque were also detained.
Women and businesses
These moral laws have made the already implemented education, employment and dress code sanctions more rigid on women. The United Nations report says that the impact of this law is not limited to men only. Due to this law, private education centers are being closed. Hirdressor and tailor working people are getting badly affected. Restaurants and wedding ceremonies are being controlled. Due to all this, there is a huge decline in income and employment opportunities of common citizens. According to the World Bank, Afghanistan may lose $ 1.4 billion every year due to the sanctions imposed on women.
Taliban government’s side
Taliban leader Hibetullah Akhundzada said in a message given at the end of Ramadan last month that his aim is to create a society free from corruption and evil. According to him, it is necessary to save the future generations from being misled by eliminating bad moral conduct.
According to spokesperson Saif ur Rehman Khyber, the ministry is not only implementing the law, but is also addressing the complaints of the people. He claims that he is committed to both Islam and human rights.
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