European Parliament Against Taliban; Calls for Abolition of “Criminal Code” and End of Women’s Oppression
The European Parliament has strongly condemned the Taliban government’s “Criminal Code of Courts” in a resolution, calling it a factor in the intensification of the oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan.
The European Parliament members announced that this law, by legitimizing corporal punishment and extensive social restrictions, strengthens the ground for “gender apartheid” in Afghanistan and is a clear violation of human rights.
The resolution calls on the Taliban to repeal this code as soon as possible and end restrictions against women, girls, ethnic and religious minorities and other vulnerable groups.
The motion was approved by the European Parliament with 480 votes in favor, 5 against and 83 abstentions.
The European Parliament has also called on the European Union to take more serious measures against the Taliban, including expanding sanctions and supporting the prosecution of human rights violations in the International Criminal Court.
Representatives of this European institution emphasized that the international community must condemn phenomena such as forced child marriage, slavery and "gender apartheid" at the international level.
Report by Shahbanu Nouri
European Parliament Against Taliban; Calls for Abolition of “Criminal Code” and End of Women’s Oppression
