New restriction against Afghan women.
Since 2021, when the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, they have made many new rules for women. One of the newest rules says that women cannot recite the [[Quran::The Islamic religion’s holy book is called Quran.]] out loud, even when they are with other women.
The Taliban says that women’s voices should not be heard by anyone. They believe a woman’s voice is private, so no one else should hear it.
Because of this, women are not allowed to sing, read aloud, or even talk loudly, even in their own homes. Right now, this rule is only for prayers, but many people are worried that it will stop women from speaking freely.
Other restrictions imposed on women.
The Taliban has made life very difficult for women. Women must cover their whole bodies, including their faces when they go outside.
Afghan women are not allowed to make eye contact with men outside their close family. Most women cannot work, and many girls cannot go to school.
Facing [[criticism::The act of saying that something is not good.]].
Many countries and groups around the world are not happy with these rules. They say the Taliban is taking away women’s rights and making it harder for Afghanistan to move forward.
While other countries are giving women more freedom, Afghanistan is moving backwards. People want these rules to be changed so women can live more freely and help the country grow.
Quick Revision
What happened: Pagers used by Hezbollah exploded in Lebanon and Syria, killing 9 people.
Who is blamed: Hezbollah blames Israel, its enemy, but Israel has not officially spoken.
How: Tiny hidden bombs were placed inside pagers earlier and were triggered by secret messages.
What next: More devices exploded later, and Hezbollah has promised to fight back.
