UN Rights Chief Calls for Repeal of Taliban’s Repressive New Law

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has issued a strong condemnation of the Taliban’s recently enacted “Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice” law in Afghanistan, Jurist News reported yesterday. The law, which imposes severe restrictions on women’s rights, has been described as “utterly intolerable” by the UN.

The law prohibits women from being heard in public and imposes further limitations on their freedom of movement. These restrictions have been widely condemned by human rights organizations and international leaders.

The Taliban’s government has defended the law, claiming that it is necessary for promoting morality and preventing vice. However, critics argue that the law is a blatant attack on women’s rights and freedoms. The law’s vague language has also raised concerns about its potential for arbitrary enforcement.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has urged the Taliban to immediately repeal the law. The UN warns that the law will only worsen the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and further marginalize women. The UN calls on all Afghans, regardless of their gender, religion, or ethnicity, to unite in addressing the country’s many challenges.