The latest decree from Afghanistan’s rulers makes it impossible for women and girls to leave unwanted or abusive relationships, even with family support When Fatima arrived at a district court in northern Afghanistan in late 2025 with her parents, she hoped a judge would finally allow her to leav...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jun/23/taliban-new-marriage-law-afghanistan-families-daughters-abusive-relationships)