In Afghanistan, the full veil becomes compulsory for women again

Less than nine months. This is the time it took for the Taliban, back in power in Afghanistan, to once again force women to cover themselves entirely in public spaces. According to a decree presented on Saturday May 7 by Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, the full veil becomes compulsory again outdoors and in public employment – with a strong preference for the burqa (also called chadri), the leader judging this blue veil only embellished with a grid for the eyes like the most “traditional and respectful”, reports Bloomberg.com.

“Those who wish can opt for a loose black veil.” niqab type (which reveals the eyes), specifies the American site. From ap