Afghanistan’s Taliban have ‘weaponized’ the judicial system to oppress women, UN expert says

UNITED NATIONS

U.N. investigator Richard Bennett reported that the Taliban have “weaponized” Afghanistan’s legal system to oppress women and girls, constituting “crimes against humanity” by dismantling legal protections and replacing judges with those aligned with their extreme views. Women face severe restrictions, lack legal representation, and must navigate a hostile court system, forcing many to seek justice through male-dominated informal avenues, while international efforts are urged to hold the Taliban accountable.

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