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.)

6 .
 Requirement for women to wear a long veil ( Burqa ) , which covers them from head to toe.

7 .
 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).