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Outrage over Taliban law on girls' marriage consent
short by / on Tuesday, 19 May, 2026
The Taliban's new family law in Afghanistan has sparked global outrage after reports said that a virgin girl's silence can be treated as consent for marriage. Critics argue the decree legitimises child marriage and strips girls of autonomy. Social media users have condemned the move, calling it "abuse, not culture," while rights groups warn of worsening conditions for women under Taliban rule.
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