{"id":8548,"date":"2026-06-18T21:14:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T21:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theafghanistanpost.com\/english\/?p=8548"},"modified":"2026-06-18T21:14:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T21:14:33","slug":"un-experts-urge-taliban-to-revoke-new-marital-separation-regulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theafghanistanpost.com\/english\/un-experts-urge-taliban-to-revoke-new-marital-separation-regulation\/","title":{"rendered":"UN Experts Urge Taliban to Revoke New Marital Separation Regulation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rights specialists warn the policy could expose women and girls to greater risks of abuse and exploitation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">United Nations human rights experts have called on the Taliban to withdraw their newly introduced \u201cMarital Separation Regulation\u201d and comply with international obligations related to the protection of women and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a statement issued by the experts, the regulation, introduced by the Taliban\u2019s Ministry of Justice in April 2026, could place women and girls at increased risk of abuse, violence, and exploitation, while also potentially affecting religious minority communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experts said that although the Taliban previously stated that the consent of an adult woman is required for marriage, the new regulation could effectively create conditions that allow child marriage to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement noted that the regulation grants significant authority to guardians and family members, making it more difficult for girls to challenge forced marriages or report domestic violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UN experts warned that several provisions could leave women and girls vulnerable to long-term physical, psychological, sexual, and economic harm, while limiting their access to justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They also expressed concern that the legal grounds for separation outlined in the regulation are not clearly defined and may not provide effective protection for women seeking relief from abusive situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experts emphasized that Afghanistan remains bound by international commitments, including conventions related to women\u2019s rights, children\u2019s rights, and protection from torture, and should uphold those obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement added that UN specialists are currently preparing a comprehensive legal assessment of the Taliban\u2019s Decree No. 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rights specialists warn the policy could expose women and girls to greater risks of abuse and exploitation United Nations human rights experts have called on the Taliban to withdraw their newly introduced \u201cMarital Separation Regulation\u201d and comply with international obligations related to the protection of women and children. 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