not much of a surprise to any rantburg readers; what is amusing is that Amnesty Intl is able to, with a straight face, do a substantial piece without using the word "Islam" or "Sharia"
[NOWTHISNEWS] Amnesty said the Taliban have also decimated protections for those facing domestic violence, detained women and girls for minor violations and contributed to a surge in child marriages. The report also documented the torture and abuse of women arrested by the Taliban for protesting against restrictions.
"Taken together, these policies form a system of repression that discriminates against women and girls in almost every aspect of their lives," the report said. "This suffocating crackdown against Afghanistan’s female population is increasing day by day."
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