In Kandahar, 123 women were rescued from domestic violence

Inspectors (Muhtasibs) of the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in Kandahar province have resolved 232 cases related to women's rights over the past two months, demonstrating their stated commitment to protecting women's rights. These cases included 33 cases of forced marriage, 53 inheritance disputes, and 137 cases of domestic violence.

Regarding these cases, the inspectors (Muhtasibs) stated that they had rescued 33 women from unlawful marriages in which their family members had intended to give them away in marriage as part of harmful traditional practices, including in exchange for settling disputes or receiving large sums of money.

They also reported helping 123 women escape domestic abuse by family members. According to the inspectors, these women had been subjected to mistreatment and deprived of their Sharia-based rights.

Officials (Muhtasibs) of the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice reaffirmed that they would not allow anyone to engage in violent or abusive behavior against women. They also pledged to continue their efforts to address such cases and protect women's rights.