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US welcomes new decree by Taliban govt in Afghanistan regarding protection of women's marital rights
December 04, 2021

File Photo: US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West

The United States has welcomed a new decree by the Taliban government in Afghanistan regarding protection of women's marital rights.

In a tweet, US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West said we welcome the decree reinforcing a woman’s right to determine her marriage.

He said much more is needed to ensure women’s rights in every aspect of Afghan society including schools, workplaces, politics and media.