In a sermon for Eid al-Fitr, Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada asserted that Western legal frameworks are irrelevant in Afghanistan. He declared that democracy has ended and Islamic law is now the only governing law. Dismissing Western democracy, he condemned non-Muslim nations like the US and highlighted the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict as an example of hostility toward Islam. His remarks indicate a shift towards a hardline governance style, with the Taliban imposing severe restrictions on women and facing internal discord despite no major opposition.
"There is no need for laws that originate from the West. We will create our own laws," Akhundzada said. He stressed that Islamic law was sufficient in the country...
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