‘This Is Abuse, Not Culture’: Internet Reacts To Taliban’s New Marriage Law That Says ‘Silence Of Virgin Girl’ Can Be ‘Consent’ | Viral News

Last Updated:May 18, 2026, 17:00 IST The Taliban’s new family law in Afghanistan has sparked outrage after reports said the silence of a “virgin girl” could be treated as consent for marriage. News18 The Taliban government in Afghanistan has introduced a new family law regulation that has sparked criticism online, especially over a provision that…

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‘Silence of virgin girl can be treated as consent’: Taliban formally recognises child marriage with special rules in Afghanistan

Taliban regime in Afghanistan has introduced a controversial new family law regulation governing marriages, divorce and child marriage, drawing widespread criticism from international observers.The 31-article regulation, titled “Principles of Separation Between Spouses,” was approved by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and published in the regime’s official gazette in mid-May, according to Afghan outlet Amu TV.The…

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