'Silence of virgin girl can be treated as consent': Taliban formally recognises child marriage with special rules in Afghanistan

May 18, 2026 - 17:00
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'Silence of virgin girl can be treated as consent': Taliban formally recognises child marriage with special rules in Afghanistan
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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