Afghanistan under the Taliban: Law, Power, and Systemic Inequality
The Taliban’s criminal procedure code institutionalizes gender and ethnic discrimination, suppresses dissent, and replaces accountability with status-based authority, marking a profound regression from Afghanistan’s legal and social norms.
A New Afghanistan, Old Methods
The Taliban’s 2021 promise of a general amnesty has collapsed into systematic arrests, disappearances, and killings—especially in Panjshir. Despite assurances of moderation, evidence from 2021–2025 shows a deliberate campaign to eliminate former officials, suppress dissent, and rule through fear, mirroring the Taliban’s historical patterns of coercion and violence.
12-Year-Old in Connecticut Faces Hate Crime Charges for Attacking Muslim Students
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12-year-old in Waterbury, Connecticut, charged with hate crime for assaulting Muslim students, sparking Islamophobia concerns.
Muslims ‘in constant fear’ amid hate campaign in India’s Himachal Pradesh
Muslims in Himachal Pradesh face rising fears and discrimination amid anti-Muslim rallies and communal tensions.
Where Is Karnataka’s Hijab Controversy Headed?
Karnataka’s Hijab controversy is not over yet. Instead, it takes new forms and spreads to other communities as well, as demonstrated by the news of a Sikh girl student who was asked to remove turban to enter her college. All the new developments from Karnataka hint at the potential of this conflict to spread all across India and fuel to unprecedented levels.