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Taliban legally ban all demonstrations in Afghanistan

Newly passed legislation severely restricts the right to protest in the country.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Taliban have approved a new law that prohibits all demonstrations in Afghanistan. According to sources, this legislation was approved by the Taliban's supreme leader.

The new law removes any legal framework for holding protests, meaning that citizens will have no legal grounds to demonstrate.

Additionally, the measure expands the coercive powers of the security forces, allowing for greater repression of any form of dissent. The enforcement of this law marks a significant change in the civil rights environment in the country.

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