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The Taliban has banned windows overlooking properties housing women, adding to ongoing restrictions on women’s rights in Afghanistan since 2021.
Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has issued a decree banning the construction of windows in residential buildings that overlook neighbouring homes, particularly those housing women.
According to the directive, new buildings must not include windows facing courtyards, kitchens, or living spaces of adjacent properties where women are present. Existing buildings with such windows are required to block the view by constructing walls or using coverings to preserve privacy and prevent potential harm.
The decree also applies to older buildings, requiring property owners to change them to follow the new rules. Municipal authorities have been tasked with monitoring construction sites and ensuring strict adherence to the order.
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid posted on X that the regulations are intended to prevent “nuisances caused to neighbours” and protect women from being observed in private spaces, citing concerns over “obscene acts” that could arise from men observing women in their homes.
This latest decree adds to the growing list of laws that have severely restricted women’s rights in Afghanistan. Recently, the Taliban banned women from studying health courses, further limiting their opportunities. Since the male tyrannical group came to power in 2021, women have faced harsh restrictions on nearly every aspect of their lives, including access to education, healthcare, freedom from early marriage, and political participation.
