The Taliban told professional women to stay at home “temporarily” and that the security forces had not received training in “working with women”

• A Taliban spokesperson said the organization has instructed Afghan women not to go to work.
• This was nine days after the Taliban regained Afghanistan after the government collapsed.
• Since then, Afghan women have been anxiously waiting for the details of their future.
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Professional women in Afghanistan have been instructed to stop working until the Taliban can ensure the country’s overall security.

At a press conference in Kabul on Tuesday, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid assured reporters that restrictions on female employment will be short-term.

“This is a very temporary procedure,” Mujahid said.

But despite the Taliban’s assurances, many people worry that this move may mean an imminent return. The severe restrictions faced by women under Taliban rule In the country from 1996 to 2001.

due to Taliban regain control of Afghanistan Earlier this month, in the U.S. military drawdown and Collapse The Afghan government supported by the United States, Domestic women have been waiting anxiously The details they might hold in the future.

The last time the Taliban took control, the organization implemented strict Islamic laws, Women in need Wear cover from head to toe; prohibit women from working except in very limited circumstances; prevent women from going to school; and prohibit women from leaving home unless accompanied by male relatives.

At a press conference on Tuesday, the Taliban stated that restrictions on women working in Afghanistan will continue until systems to ensure women’s safety are in place.

“Our security forces are not trained [in] How to deal with women-how to talk to women [for] Some of them,” Mujahid said. “Before we are completely safe… we ask women to stay at home. “

Last week, a Taliban leader said that a group of Islamic scholars will decide Whether women and girls in Afghanistan are allowed to go to work or school.

Since regaining control of the country 9 days ago, the Taliban have been Scramble to reshape yourself into a moderate organization, Said the organization will amnesty those who have cooperated with the United States or the previous government, and promised that members of the media will be able to operate independently.

But there are a few Female reporter It has been reported in China Intimidation incident or revenge Since the acquisition.

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