Dossier
Islamic Sharia laws
Coverage of Islamic Sharia laws in the Nexus archive.
- Afghanistan marks 5 years under the Taliban with safer streets but pleas for jobs and education
As the Taliban marks five years in power in Afghanistan, residents report feeling safer but stress that the government must focus on creating jobs and expanding educational access. Despite improvements in stability cited by international groups, women remain under severe restrictions, including bans on education beyond the sixth grade. The UN warns that lasting recovery and integration depend on lifting these restrictions and protecting basic rights.