Taliban marriage laws trap women in abusive unions with systemic barriers

In Afghanistan, new Taliban marriage laws have made it nearly impossible for women like Fatima to escape abusive unions, even with family support. A recent court case highlighted systemic barriers, where judges require a husband's consent for divorce, rendering many women's rights null. The law also facilitates child marriage, enforcing traditional patriarchal structures and limiting autonomy.

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