The United Nations has expressed grave concern regarding a new law enacted by Afghanistan's de facto Taliban authorities. The decree, officially titled "Code on Judicial Separation of Spouses," reportedly contains provisions related to child marriage.
Human rights activists and several news outlets warn that the Taliban's Decree No. 18 effectively legitimizes child marriage. Some reports indicate the law could permit marriage for girls as young as nine years old, a move critics describe as deeply troubling.
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) highlighted its serious reservations about the decree. International observers and advocacy groups are closely monitoring the implementation and impact of the new legislation. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
