UN expresses concern over new morality law in Afghanistan

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The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expressed concern over a new morality law enacted by the current administration, citing its broad and restrictive measures on personal conduct.

The newly ratified “Law on the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice” includes 35 articles imposing severe restrictions with potentially arbitrary enforcement mechanisms.

Roza Otunbayeva, head of UNAMA, criticised the law for granting moral inspectors discretionary powers to detain individuals based on vague criteria.

The law is expected to exacerbate existing restrictions on Afghan women and girls, including stringent controls on their public behavior and visibility.

UNAMA highlighted the law’s negative impact on religious freedoms and media work, as it overlooks the diversity of Afghanistan’s religious communities.

Otunbayeva emphasised that the Afghan people, amid ongoing humanitarian crises, deserve better than to be threatened or detained for minor infractions.

The international community, while seeking constructive engagement, faces increased challenges due to these new restrictions that foster fear and undermine human rights.

UNAMA is reviewing the law’s implications for humanitarian aid and seeking clarification from the Taliban administration on enforcement plans and specific articles.

The imposition of such suppressive policies further deepens the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, particularly affecting women’s rights. The severe restrictions on personal freedoms and rights exacerbate the already dire poverty and instability faced by Afghan citizens.

As the international community continues to advocate for human rights and aid, the ongoing suppression undermines these efforts, making the path to peace and prosperity even more challenging. Addressing these issues is crucial for improving the situation and ensuring that all Afghans can enjoy their fundamental rights and freedoms.

Khaama Press

 

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