Taliban New Rules On Women In Afghanistan, Ban On Working In TV Dramas
In Afghanistan, the Taliban government has announced a number of new measures, including banning women from working in TV dramas. According to these rules, women journalists and TV anchors are required to cover their heads before appearing on TV. Media representatives in Afghanistan say some of the rules imposed by the Taliban are not entirely clear and need to be clarified. When the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan in August this year, many feared that they would gradually impose tougher sanctions on the country, especially on women. The militant Islamic group, the Taliban, seized control of the country after US and coalition forces withdrew and banned women and girls from attending school. Even in her first term in the 1990s, women were barred from working and studying. What are the measures announced by the Taliban? The government has issued orders to TV channels in Afghanistan based on eight regulations. These include banning films that violate Sharia law, Islamic law and ...