The Taliban in Kabul have implemented a surveillance network of 90,000 CCTV cameras to monitor the movements and activities of residents in an effort to reduce crime. Authorities claim the system has led to a decrease in crime rates, but critics fear it will be used to suppress dissent and enforce strict morality codes. Women in particular are concerned about being monitored for adherence to dress codes. Despite the Taliban’s reassurances, rights groups remain wary of the implications of such extensive surveillance on personal freedoms in Afghanistan.
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British man who ‘married girl, 9, at Disneyland Paris’ is convicted paedophile
A 39-year-old British man, a convicted sexual offender wanted in the UK, has been charged after organizing a mock wedding for a nine-year-old girl at Disneyland Paris. The ceremony, which involved fake documents and hired extras, was halted by police following a tip-off, leading to the arrest of four individuals, including the girl's mother. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A British man was arrested for organizing a fake wedding with a nine-year-old girl...
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