Taliban Commander Takes Newlywed Bride Home In Military Chopper: Report
A Taliban commander suspected of wearing a military helicopter to bring a newly married bride. He flew the bride from Logar to Khost Province, in East Afghanistan, using a helicopter, according to media reports. The figure of Talibani is referred to as the commander of the Haqqani branch of the Taliban on social media, claiming […]
Taliban bans forced marriage of women in Afghanistan
The Taliban has issued a decree barring forced marriage in Afghanistan, saying women shouldn’t be considered “ property” and must assent to marriage, but questions remain about whether the group that returned to power inmid-August would extend women’s rights around work and education. The decree was blazoned on Friday by the reclusive Taliban chief, Hibatullah […]