29.01.2026 17:20
After the legal regulation banning the sending of girls to school in Afghanistan, the children, whose futures and hopes have been taken away, could not hold back their tears. The images from that moment also resonated widely on social media.
The Taliban administration in Afghanistan announced new criminal procedures to be implemented in the country. The regulations revealed indicate that criminal law will be applied differently based on religious identity, sect, gender, and social status, leading to severe criticism from the international community.
THE TERM "SLAVERY" WAS INCLUDED
One of the most striking headlines in the published text was the explicit inclusion of slavery within the framework of criminal law. The regulation frequently refers to the concepts of "master" and "slave," stating that the authority to punish slaves is left to their "masters."
SOCIETY IS DIVIDED INTO FOUR CLASSES
The Taliban's new laws divide society into four distinct classes: religious scholars, elites, middle class, and lower class. Accordingly, the type and severity of punishment vary based on the social class to which a person belongs. While only a warning is foreseen for crimes committed by religious scholars, a summons and warning are deemed sufficient for elites. It is stated that imprisonment may be applied for the middle class, while for the lower class, in addition to imprisonment, corporal punishments will also come into play.
OPPOSITIONISTS ARE SENTENCED TO DEATH
The legal regulations also contain harsh provisions against dissenters. The Taliban courts are granted the authority to sentence dissenters and critics, defined as "rebels," to death. Citizens who do not report the activities of dissenters to the authorities are also subject to imprisonment. Additionally, allowing citizens to personally punish individuals if they witness a "sin" being committed is among the notable provisions.
THEY WERE OVERWHELMED WITH TEARS
Under the new laws, a complete ban was also imposed on the education of girls. Following the announcement of the regulation, moments were captured on camera showing girls in their classrooms unable to hold back their tears as they lost hope for the future. These images caused a significant uproar on social media, further increasing the backlash against the Taliban administration.