The Taliban leader says there is no need for Western laws in Afghanistan
- Hibatullah Akhundzada stated, "There is no need for Western laws in Afghanistan," emphasizing the importance of sharia laws during a sermon on Eid Al-Fitr in Kandahar's Eidgah Mosque.
- Akhundzada claimed that democracy is 'dead' in Afghanistan as long as sharia laws are in effect and criticized Western nations for uniting against Muslims.
- The Taliban's interpretation of sharia has led to the exclusion of Afghan women and girls from education, jobs, and public spaces.
- Some Taliban members desire greater international engagement and softer policies, while senior figures have critiqued Akhundzada's concentration of power.
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Taliban leader says 'no need' for laws from the West in Afghanistan: 'We will create our own laws'
The Taliban's supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada said Sunday there is "no need" for Western laws in Afghanistan and that democracy is dead as long as sharia laws are in place.
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