The Taliban on Wednesday banned all political parties in Afghanistan, stating that such activities are against Islamic law, or Sharia.
The move comes a day after the de facto Afghan leaders marked the second anniversary of returning to power in Kabul.
Abdul Hakim Sharaee, the Taliban minister of justice, announced the ban at a news conference in the Afghan capital, Kabul.
"There is no Sharia basis for political parties to operate in the country. They do not serve the national interest, nor... Читать дальше...