Taliban ban drivers from playing music in cars, having women passengers without hijab

In a fresh imposition of misogynistic rules, Taliban regime on Saturday forbe cab drivers from accepting Afghan women passengers unless y have donned a hijab. In dition, Taliban Ministry for Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, in a written recommendation, also announced that car drivers will not be allowed to play loud music in ir vehicles, effective immediately. This comes after  Islamist rulers in October banned live music at weddings and ordered men and women to engage in celebratory parties in separate halls, a hotelier based in Afghanistan told Sputnik.

Taliban is known for its inclination towards violence, oppression and flouting of civil rights. Moreover, extremist group is especially bent towards curtailing women and girls' education and employment rights. During last Talibani regime from 1996 to 2001, world witnessed severe clampdown on women and child safety in country. Quoting ir interpretation of Islamic Law,  Taliban imposed stringent rules on women barring m from education, employment, free movement and security. women were also barred from casting votes.

Instances of repression and opression of women and girls, which was common during erstwhile regime have emerged once again that displays orthodox Taliban mindset. This comes even after Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid in August h promised "to recognise and honour women rights as per Islamic Law."

Taliban have furr banned participation of women and girls in sports. ditionally, y have also abolished Women Affairs Ministry to re-introduce Ministry for Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice. In a major violation of human rights, Islamist group also shut down shelters and prosecution units for women offenders, which was introduced under 2009 Law on Elimination of Violence Against Women in Afghanistan.

Afghan artists fear Taliban crackdown on arts and culture

Almost after 5 months of ruling in Afghanistan, Taliban have failed to deliver promises of a moderate regime compared to 1996-2001 rule. Besides several protests in demand of rudimentary human rights, Afghan artists have lived under fear of crackdown on priceless artwork in order to thwart seizure or damage. As per a Washington Post report in October, modern artists learned that militant outfit is strongly opposed to westernised ideas, resulting in over 15 artists burying ir sketches. With a manifold increase in violence, what was promised to be a "moderate" era, now only seems to be a "promotional blitz."

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