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Afghan Judge Rejects Divorce Request of Abused Woman

Primul articol: 12 mar. 2026, 12:00 | Ultima actualizare: 12 mar. 2026, 12:00 | 1 sursa | 1 articol
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The rejection of a divorce request by an Afghan judge in a case of domestic abuse highlights the precarious situation for women in Afghanistan. Despite international concerns, the Taliban's interpretation of law often fails to protect women from violence and abuse. This case underscores the limited legal recourse available to women seeking to escape abusive relationships and the deeply entrenched patriarchal norms that persist in the country.

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‘A few beatings won’t kill you’: judge rejects divorce request of woman abused by husband in Afghanistan Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian English Zahra Joya, Tom Levitt and Ziba Balkhi from Rukhshana Media 12 mar. 2026, 12:00 (acum 5 zile)

‘A few beatings won’t kill you’: judge rejects divorce request of woman abused by husband in Afghanistan

Under new Taliban laws, a husband is allowed to beat his wife as long as it is not done with ‘obscene force’, which the woman must prove in courtThe shocking level of physical violence against women permitted under the Taliban’s new laws has been revealed this week by the case of a woman in northern Afghanistan, who said she was beaten with a cable wire by her husband and told by a judge: “You want a divorce just because of that? … A little anger and a few beatings won’t kill you.”Farzana* said

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