The Taliban’s new penal code: Two weeks in jail for breaking a woman’s arm and five months for mistreating a camel

The Taliban’s new penal code in Afghanistan legalizes gender-based violence, treating women as objects owned by a husband or 'master'. The code allows for severe punishments for mistreating animals but imposes minimal penalties for violence against women. It reflects the Taliban's systemic suppression of women since their return to power in 2021, raising concerns about the global implications of such human rights violations.