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Afghanistan Taliban Govt Rejects Criticism Of Morality Law As 'Arrogance'

Afghan burqa-clad women walk through a market in Kandahar (Credit: AFP)

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities responded on Monday to criticism of recently codified morality rules, saying rejecting the legislation without understanding Islamic law showed "arrogance".

Women must cover completely and not raise their voices in public, among other rules restricting women's movements and behaviour, according to a 35-article law announced Wednesday by the justice ministry.

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