The Acting Interior Minister of Afghanistan and the Co-Deputy leader of the Taliban Sirajuddin Haqqani said that they will allow girls to go back into high school. The promise stands unfulfilled. He has also said that there will be good news soon while asking the women protesting against the regime to stay at home.
He made these comments during an on-camera interview with Christiane Amanpour of the CNN in Kabul, Afghanistan. After gaining power in Afghanistan, the Taliban had promised to be more liberal with rules on women. CNN reported that the group however soon reversed their decision about allowing girls to school indefinitely in March.
When he was asked about Afghan women, who say that they are scared to leave their homes under the Taliban rule and others who have talked about the chilling effects of their rule on Afghanistan, Haqqani hauntingly laughed and said, "We keep naughty women at home."
Suggested Reading: Taliban Forbids Girls Higher Education Despite Earlier Proclamations
Taliban Leader Naughty Women Comment
On being asked to detail his comment by the reporter, he said, "By saying naughty women, it was a joke referring to those naughty women who are controlled by some other sides to bring the current government into question."
He also talked about the parameters for the future of women and work. He said that it will be limited by the Taliban's interpretation of Islamic law and the "national, cultural and traditional principles." He said that they will be "allowed" to work only from within the framework.
It's after months that he has shown his face to international media. Haqqani is wanted by the FBI and has been classified by the US State Department as, a "specially designated global terrorist." There is a $10 million bounty on his head as well.
Talking about the education of girls in Afghanistan, under Taliban, he said, "Already girls are allowed to go to school up to grade 6, and above that grade, the work is continuing on a mechanism."
He added, "Very soon, you will hear very good news about this issue, God willing." Although he did not specify any timeframe for this update and "good news."
/shethepeople/media/agency_attachments/iUYfaBbcMozaYLoGnoov.png)
We Keep "Naughty Women" At Home, Jokes Taliban Minister
Haqqani is wanted by the FBI and has been classified by the US State Department as, a "specially designated global terrorist."
The Acting Interior Minister of Afghanistan and the Co-Deputy leader of the Taliban Sirajuddin Haqqani said that they will allow girls to go back into high school. The promise stands unfulfilled. He has also said that there will be good news soon while asking the women protesting against the regime to stay at home.
He made these comments during an on-camera interview with Christiane Amanpour of the CNN in Kabul, Afghanistan. After gaining power in Afghanistan, the Taliban had promised to be more liberal with rules on women. CNN reported that the group however soon reversed their decision about allowing girls to school indefinitely in March.
When he was asked about Afghan women, who say that they are scared to leave their homes under the Taliban rule and others who have talked about the chilling effects of their rule on Afghanistan, Haqqani hauntingly laughed and said, "We keep naughty women at home."
Suggested Reading: Taliban Forbids Girls Higher Education Despite Earlier Proclamations
Taliban Leader Naughty Women Comment
On being asked to detail his comment by the reporter, he said, "By saying naughty women, it was a joke referring to those naughty women who are controlled by some other sides to bring the current government into question."
He also talked about the parameters for the future of women and work. He said that it will be limited by the Taliban's interpretation of Islamic law and the "national, cultural and traditional principles." He said that they will be "allowed" to work only from within the framework.
It's after months that he has shown his face to international media. Haqqani is wanted by the FBI and has been classified by the US State Department as, a "specially designated global terrorist." There is a $10 million bounty on his head as well.
Talking about the education of girls in Afghanistan, under Taliban, he said, "Already girls are allowed to go to school up to grade 6, and above that grade, the work is continuing on a mechanism."
He added, "Very soon, you will hear very good news about this issue, God willing." Although he did not specify any timeframe for this update and "good news."