Taliban Legalises Domestic Violence As Long As There Are No "Broken Bones"

Feb 18, 2026 - 21:01
Taliban Legalises Domestic Violence As Long As There Are No "Broken Bones"
A new penal code introduced by the Taliban 'legalises' domestic violence against women by allowing husbands to physically punish their wives and children as long as it does not cause "broken bones or open wounds".