Taliban Law: 'Silence of Virgin Girl' Equals Marriage Consent

The Taliban has reportedly introduced a new law in Afghanistan stating that the 'silence of a virgin girl' can be interpreted as consent for marriage. Critics argue this move effectively legalizes child marriages and further restricts women's rights.

17 May, 05:24 — 17 May, 11:38

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This new decree by the Taliban further solidifies their restrictive interpretation of Islamic law, particularly concerning women's rights and autonomy in Afghanistan. It raises significant human rights concerns regarding forced marriages and child marriages, potentially exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and isolation of the Taliban regime.

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The Taliban has enacted a new decree titled "Principles of Separation Between Spouses."
The decree includes a provision stating that the 'silence of a virgin girl' can be treated as consent for marriage.
The decree was approved by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.

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The new Taliban decree is titled "Principles of Separation Between Spouses."

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual86d ago

'Silence of virgin can be treated as consent': Taliban legalises child marriages with special rules

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has enacted a new family law regulation, "Principles of Separation Between Spouses," which has drawn international criticism. A particularly controversial article interprets a virgin girl's silence after puberty as consent to marriage. The decree also addresses child marriage, divorce, and other marital disputes, granting fathers and grandfathers significant authority.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual86d ago

Taliban says ‘silence of virgin girl’ can be treated as consent for marriage in Afghanistan: Report

The new regulations say that marriages involving female children may later be annulled after puberty, but only with the approval of a Taliban court.

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ndtvMostly Factual85d ago

New Taliban Law Says 'Silence Of Virgin Girl' Counts As Consent For Marriage

The 31-article decree, titled “Principles of Separation Between Spouses", was approved by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.

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First report: Times of India · 17 May, 05:24|Full coverage: 3 · 6h|Window: 6h

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Times of India17 May, 05:24First to report

'Silence of virgin can be treated as consent': Taliban legalises child marriages with special rules

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hindustan-times17 May, 08:02

Taliban says ‘silence of virgin girl’ can be treated as consent for marriage in Afghanistan: Report

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ndtv17 May, 11:38Latest update

New Taliban Law Says 'Silence Of Virgin Girl' Counts As Consent For Marriage

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The narrative shifted from a general announcement of the controversial clause to including more specific details about the decree's content and its broader implications, such as international condemnation.

Initial ReportingMay 17 morning

Early reports confirm the existence of the new Taliban decree and its controversial 'silence as consent' clause.

Detailing SpecificsMay 17 late morning

Subsequent reports begin to add more details, such as the decree's title, the number of articles, and specific provisions regarding child marriages and international criticism.

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Taliban Law: 'Silence of Virgin Girl' Equals Marriage Consent

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'Silence of virgin can be treated as consent': Taliban legalises child marriages with special rules

Taliban says ‘silence of virgin girl’ can be treated as consent for marriage in Afghanistan: Report

New Taliban Law Says 'Silence Of Virgin Girl' Counts As Consent For Marriage

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'Silence of virgin can be treated as consent': Taliban legalises child marriages with special rules

Taliban says ‘silence of virgin girl’ can be treated as consent for marriage in Afghanistan: Report

New Taliban Law Says 'Silence Of Virgin Girl' Counts As Consent For Marriage

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	Times of India	hindustan-times	ndtv
The decree contains 31 articles.
The decree allows for the annulment of marriages involving female children after puberty, but only with Taliban court approval.
The new regulation has drawn international criticism.