New Taliban Law on Marriage Rights Draws International Criticism

A controversial new law introduced under Taliban rule in Afghanistan has sparked widespread international criticism after rights groups warned that it could increase the risk of child marriages and reduce legal protections for women and girls. According to legal analysts and humanitarian organizations, the law changes certain family and marriage regulations that critics say may […]

Economic Crisis in Afghanistan Forces Families Into Extreme Survival Decisions

Afghanistan’s deepening humanitarian and economic crisis is forcing some families into devastating survival decisions, with reports indicating that extreme poverty has pushed certain parents to sell their children in order to secure food, shelter, and basic necessities. Human rights organizations and aid agencies warn that worsening economic conditions, unemployment, inflation, and reduced international assistance have […]