New Taliban restriction: Women under 40 banned from Termez market

New Taliban restriction: Women under 40 banned from Termez market

The Taliban's "morality police" have banned women under 40 from entering a border market near Termez. Local traders say the restriction has led to a sharp drop in the number of customers. Previously, family members, including young women, were also active in the market. Traders say the restrictions are disrupting economic activity in the border area. The measures are seen by the Taliban as part of a broader political strategy aimed at limiting women's participation in public and economic life. The Taliban has not officially commented on the restriction.