

In a not-so-shocking turn of events, the Taliban has reportedly banned beauty salons for women in Afghanistan.
“The ministry-issued letter, dated June 24, says it conveys a verbal order from the supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada. The ban targets the capital, Kabul, and all provinces, and gives salons throughout the country a month’s notice to wind down their businesses. After that period, they must close and submit a report about their closure. The letter doesn’t give reasons for the ban,” ABC News reported.
They hate women. That’s the reason for the ban.
Not only does this suck because women won’t have a place to get a very simple service like a haircut, but it is also an attack on their ability to socialize with other women and earn an income—which is exactly what the Taliban wants.
ABC News noted the negative impact this order will have on the economy of Afghanistan. But given the fact that the Taliban has no qualms blowing people up, I’m sure they’re even less worried about blowing up the economy.
The United Nations is reportedly working with “authorities in Afghanistan to get the ban on beauty salons reversed,” which I am sure will result in a whole lotta nothing.