15 minutes agoTaliban order TV exhibits to cover their faces
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)The Taliban have ordered all women present in the country's television channels to cover their faces during the broadcast. The news revealed the biggest media in Afghanistan by quoting a statement by the Ministry of Virtues and Vess, which is tasked with implementing the rules of the group governing Afghanistan that [...]
The news revealed the biggest medium in Afghanistan, citing a statement by the Ministry of Virtues and Vess, which has been tasked with implementing the rules of the group governing Afghanistan since the withdrawal of American troops in August 2021. The statement stated that the order was “final and non-negotiable”.
The statement was sent to “Moby Group”, owned by “TOLOnews and other television and radio networks, and the message posted on Twitter said that would apply to other Afghan media as well.
A media official in Afghanistan confirmed that the television station where he worked had received an order telling him there was no room for discussion. He said the medium had no other option. He spoke on the condition that he and his television were not identified because of problems with the authorities.
Several women exhibitors posted their photos on social media, where they appeared with their faces covered and masks during the presentation of the programs. A popular host, Yilda Ali, posted a video of hers wearing a signature mask: “a hiding woman, at the order of the Ministry of Virtues and Wests. ”
#AFG A powerful message from an Afghan woman ( TOlo TV Host) that needs reflection: This is me, Yilda Ali, a woman-on-girl of being eliminated by the President of Vice and Promotion of Virtue. We are required to apply like this, hereafter. @bsarware Pic.twitter. com/Jjhgm0w Jf
) Wali Aryan (@valiarian) May 19, 2022
At another station, Shamshad TV, implementation of the order was mixed: One host appeared on Thursday in a mask, while later another appeared showing her face.
During the first time of the ruling Taliban, from 1996-2001, they imposed strict restrictions on women, urging them to wear the burka that covered their eyes with a net and prevented them from public life and education.
After regaining power in Afghanistan in August, the Taliban initially seemed to have moderated their limitations by not declaring any dress codes for women. But in recent weeks, they have made decisions following a tough line that confirmed the worst fears of rights activists.
