Yet another step backwards for women's rights in Afghanistan: the Taliban today announced a ban on women traveling alone for long distances (over 70 kilometers).
They must always be accompanied by a man of the family.
The recommendation was issued by the usual ministry of the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice.
The same ministry also urges drivers not to accept women in their vehicles if they are not wearing the "Islamic veil", without however specifying what type of veil.
(Unioneonline / L)
