Heather Barr, head of the women\u2019s section at Human Rights Watch, has described the Taliban\u2019s \u201cCouple Separation Code\u201d as deeply concerning, stating that the new document significantly restricts women\u2019s right to file for divorce. According to her, under this code, women cannot easily seek divorce even in cases of a husband\u2019s disappearance, abandonment, or domestic violence.<\/p>\n
On Friday, May 12, Barr wrote on her X (formerly Twitter) page: \u201cIf your husband leaves you, you cannot divorce him. If your husband disappears, you cannot divorce him. If your husband beats you, you cannot divorce him.\u201d These remarks have gained widespread attention on social media.<\/p>\n
The Taliban\u2019s Ministry of Justice announced on Thursday, May 11, that this code had come into effect following approval by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. The document, consisting of 31 articles, outlines various conditions and grounds for separation between spouses.<\/p>\n
According to the code\u2019s provisions, in many cases, a woman\u2019s right to divorce depends on the judge\u2019s opinion, the husband\u2019s consent, presenting witnesses, admission, or taking an oath. Critics argue that these conditions make it more complicated and difficult for women to access justice.<\/p>\n
Human rights activists and some social experts say this approach limits women\u2019s autonomy over their own lives and can leave them without effective solutions in harmful situations, including domestic violence. However, the Taliban\u2019s administration has not yet responded directly to concerns raised by human rights organizations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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