The Taliban government has defended its recent ban on protests in Afghanistan, claiming it follows Islamic law. This ban, which states that all types of protests are prohibited, has faced criticism from human rights organizations that see it as a way to stifle dissent. A Taliban spokesman explained that protests are not part of Islamic law and suggested that people should bring their concerns directly to the government instead of demonstrating. He argued that the ban would save time and prevent damage to property. Rights groups like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have condemned the ban, calling it a serious violation of human rights and a harsh attempt to silence opposition. There have been very few protests since the Taliban took control, and there were reports of violence during a women's rights protest in June, where two people were killed by security forces.
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