Kabul, Afghanistan – November 6, 2025 – Afghan women are facing arrest and detention for uttering simple greetings to men who are not immediate family members, a recent report highlights the escalating restrictions imposed by the Taliban regime. the crackdown, documented by Inter Press Service and reported by Global Issues, underscores a deepening erosion of women’s rights as the Taliban seized power.
The practice, rooted in a strict interpretation of Islamic law, aims to limit women’s presence in public life and control their interactions with men. While the Taliban claims the measures are intended to protect women’s modesty and uphold Islamic values, critics argue they are a deliberate attempt to erase women from society.
“Even a simple ‘hello’ can now be considered a violation,” says a Kabul resident who requested anonymity for fear of reprisal. “We are being suffocated, stripped of our basic freedoms.”
The restrictions extend beyond greetings, encompassing dress codes, movement limitations, and access to education and employment. Sence August 2021, the taliban has systematically dismantled the progress made in women’s rights over the past two decades.International organizations, including the United Nations, have repeatedly condemned the policies and called for the restoration of women’s essential rights.
The situation is further compounded by the deteriorating economic conditions in Afghanistan, which disproportionately affect women who are frequently enough the primary breadwinners in their families.with limited opportunities for legal employment, many women are forced into precarious situations, increasing their vulnerability to exploitation and abuse.
The report serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the urgent need for international attention and support to protect the rights and well-being of Afghan women.
