New Taliban penal code legalizes domestic violence against women
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The Taliban government in Afghanistan has quietly enacted a new penal code that allows husbands to physically punish their wives and children as long as it doesn't cause broken bones or open wounds. T...

The Taliban has quietly enacted a new penal code that allows husbands to physically punish their wives and children as long as it doesn’t cause broken bones or open wounds.

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  • Quacksalber@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I found it ironic when most screamed that “We shouldn’t have been there in the first place!” and “Finally the injustice is ending!” when the US withdrew. It was very clear to me from the start that for a majority of the afghan people, life would get significantly worse under the Taliban. Was the invasion a sham? Yes. Did a lot of innocent people get killed? Also yes. But the invasion brought a significant liberation for women especially.

      • doleo@lemmy.oneEnglish
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        2 months ago

        It’s 2026 goddammit and those pathetic losers still see women as an absolute property. One chromosome decides your fate…incredible. Let’s not even mention anything queer-ish.

        And who is going to invade the USA for the same, above, reasons?