Taliban's 'no skin contact with males' rule leaves Afghan women under quake rubble
Rescue operations in Afghanistan suffered a serious delay following a powerful earthquake, which caused many women to get stuck under stone splashes. The Taliban sanctions slowed their efforts to refuse physical contact between men and women, as the male rescue team was stopped from taking out the remaining people. Eyewitnesses stated that the precious time was lost, while permits were sought, which reduced the chances of survival for many victims. International aid groups expressed concern that such gender -based rules may destroy the human crisis, especially since women are the weakest in disaster areas. Despite repeated global appeals, the Taliban authorities continued to implement strict gender insulation even in emergencies. Earthquakes have already claimed many lives and displaced families, with most risk with women and children. Human rights organizations have urged the Taliban to prioritize life on restrictive politics. Experts have warned that the auxiliary operation will be ineffective until the rules are reduced, thousands of more risk will be done during future disasters.
The Key points
- A strong earthquake affected Afghanistan, and implied many women under stone splashes.
- The Taliban rules prevent the male rescue team from touching unrelated women.
- Losing delay reduced the chances of survival for women.
- Auxiliary groups raised an alarm on gender restrictions during disasters.
- Human agencies said that women and children are most at risk.
- The Taliban continues to enforce the strict enforcement of gender insulation in emergency conditions.
- The international community urged the Taliban to prioritize saving lives.
- Human rights groups criticized the rules as a threat to life.
- Experts have warned that future disaster help will remain a serious obstacle.
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