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Activists Warn Taliban's New Edict Legitimizes Child Marriage in Afghanistan

22 Mayıs 2026The Guardian

Activists warn that the Taliban's new edict effectively legitimizes child marriage in Afghanistan, making it nearly impossible for girls and young women to seek divorce. Reports suggest that up to 70% of girls may be involved in early or forced marriages.
This alarming trend has been exacerbated by the Taliban's ban on education for girls beyond the age of 11, leading to a significant rise in such marriages.
The Taliban's return to power has been marked by a series of restrictive policies aimed at women, including bans on education and employment. The legal recognition of child marriage is seen as part of a broader strategy to control women's lives and uphold traditional patriarchal structures.
The Taliban's recent legal changes represent a stark regression in women's rights in Afghanistan, reinforcing a cycle of oppression that limits the autonomy of young girls. By making divorce unattainable without the husband's consent, the regime not only undermines individual freedoms but also perpetuates a culture…

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