Day: June 5, 2026

Under the Taliban, an abhorrent act of violence against girls gains legitimacy

By Alice Thomas, Executive Director, Central Asia Institute On May 14, the Taliban published a decree that effectively validates child marriage in Afghanistan. Decree No. 18, “Code on the Judicial Separation of Spouses,” doesn’t explicitly state that child marriage is permissible. It does, however, include a provision stating that a child who is married can […]