Taliban bans forced marriage of women in Afghanistan
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The Taliban decreed they were banning forced marriage of women in Afghanistan. It was announced by the reclusive Taliban chief.
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The Taliban have decreed that they are banning the forced marriage of women in the war-torn country, in what appears to be a move to address criteria that developed nations consider a precondition to recognize their government and restore aid
ISLAMABAD (AP) -- The Taliban decreed on Friday they were banning forced marriage of women in Afghanistan, a move apparently meant to address criteria the
The Taliban have banned giving women away in marriage without their consent, the latest in the group's monthslong efforts to adopt a more progressive image.
The decree, attributed to the group’s religious leader, calls for more rights for women under Islamic law, but does not say whether women will regain easier access to education or jobs.
