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Afghan women demand inclusion in new Taliban govt

The Taliban, who are yet to decide on female leadership roles, have already said that women can work in government institutions but not in higher-ranking positions.

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Taliban vow to respect women, despite history of oppression

The Taliban have sought to portray themselves as more moderate than when they imposed a strict form of Islamic rule in the late 1990s. But many Afghans remain skeptical and thousands have raced to the airport, desperate to flee the country.

Supreme Court summons UP home secretary over validity of minor’s marriage

The 16-year-old girl has challenged the Allahabad high court order, saying that as per the Mohammedan Law, once a female attains the age of puberty, she is competent to marry any one of her own choice.

Islamic law

Afghan women demand inclusion in new Taliban govt

Taliban vow to respect women, despite history of oppression

Supreme Court summons UP home secretary over validity of minor’s marriage

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