Human Rights Watch slams ‘ruthless’ Taliban govt after ban on protest
- Posted on August 28, 2026
- By Dawn
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International human rights organizations have condemned the Taliban government's new comprehensive legislation that systematically restricts civil liberties across Afghanistan. The 84-page legal framework, issued by the justice ministry, introduces sweeping restrictions on freedom of assembly and public expression, prohibiting all forms of demonstrations and protests nationwide. This measure represents a significant tightening of authoritarian control and raises serious concerns about fundamental freedoms and democratic participation in the country.
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