In a chilling new development, the Taliban regime in Afghanistan has barred women from speaking aloud in the presence of other women, further tightening its grip on female freedoms. This ban has sparked global outrage and raises serious concerns about the future of women’s rights in the country. In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Afghan women’s rights activist Mahbouba Seraj sheds light on the devastating impact of this latest restriction, expressing deep concern about the regime’s interpretation of Islam and the mental well-being of Afghan women.