Taliban vow to respect women, despite history of oppression.
The proviso was always rights were dependent on their interpretation of sharia law.
Or what they deem it is necessary for women to do. link
“I don’t think women will be allowed to play cricket because it is not necessary that women should play cricket,” Wasiq said.
Or even worse
“I don’t think women will be allowed to play cricket because it is not necessary that women should play cricket,” Wasiq said. “In cricket, they might face a situation where their face and body will not be covered. Islam does not allow women to be seen like this.
“It is the media era, and there will be photos and videos, and then people watch it. Islam and the Islamic Emirate [Afghanistan] do not allow women to play cricket or play the kind of sports where they get exposed.”
The head to foot potato sack will be obligatory.
In their “interim” /permanent government, surprise... surprise…
A new Taliban interim government drawn exclusively from loyalist ranks formally began work on Wednesday, with established hardliners in all key posts and no women – despite previous promises to form an inclusive administration.
What is it necessary for women to do?
Hmm.
To be effectively enslaved and to serve men.
Is it worse to show you a glimpse of freedom then take it away, or to never had it at all?