The Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada on Friday issued a special decree regarding women's rights and directed relevant authorities to take actions to safeguard these rights.

"The Islamic Emirate's leadership directs all relevant Organizations, Ulema-e Karam (scholars) and Tribal Elders to take serious action to enforce Women's Rights," Afghan caretaker government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement.