Taliban ordered women to remain home for their “safety,” citing a lack of training and
acceptance among Taliban foot soldiers to treat women with respect. Taliban
spokesperson had mentioned it would be a temporary order until the situation becomes
“normal.”

Taliban enforced a ban on co-education and banned men from teaching girls.

Taliban announced an empty promise of amnesty for all, including the opposition and
former pro-republic officials. The group also urged women to join the Taliban’s
government.