The Taliban regime that holds power in Afghanistan , strictly enforced Sharia or Islamic law code on women , which has made them victims of violence and abuse. To publicize this, the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA ) , has published a list of 29 prohibitions to which they are subjected . The Spanish newspaper "El Mundo" published the list reproduced here in part.
1.
Complete ban on women's work outside of their home, which also applies to female teachers , engineers and other professionals . Only a few female doctors and nurses are allowed to work in some hospitals in Kabul.
2 .
Complete ban on activity of women outside the home unless it is accompanied by a mahram ( close male relative such as father, brother or husband).
3 .
Ban on women dealing with male shopkeepers .
4 .
Ban on women being treated by male doctors .
5
. Ban on women studying at schools , universities or any other educational institution (Taliban have converted girls' schools into religious seminaries.)
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Requirement for women to wear a long veil ( Burqa ) , which covers them from head to toe.
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Whipping , beating and verbal abuse of women not clothed in accordance with Taliban rules, or of women unaccompanied by a mahram ( her husband and guardian ) .
8. Spanking in public against women who do not hide their ankles .
9. Public stoning of women accused of having sex outside of marriage (A number of lovers are stoned to death under this rule) .
10 . Prohibition of use of cosmetics (Many women with painted nails have been amputees fingers).