Afghan Women Left in Limbo: Decree 18 and the struggle to end a… — AAN

Early this year, the Islamic Emirate’s Supreme Leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, issued Decree 18, which codified the grounds on which women can end a marriage. While Afghan men can divorce their wives easily, women must either get their husband’s consent, typically with financial penalties, or a court ruling. Kate Clark and the AAN team have been […] The post Afghan Women Left in Limbo: Decree 18 and the struggle to end a marriage appeared first on Afghanistan Analysts Network – English.