Afghanistan’s Ministry for the Prevention of Vice and Promotion of Virtue issued a decree described as “advice” to women in public to wear the traditional Afghan face-veil.
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Salman studied Biochemistry at Imperial College London followed by a PhD in Chemical Biology, carrying out research into photosynthesis. During his years at university he became involved in Islamic society da’wah and activism, and general Muslim community projects. He is the Chief Editor and a regular contributor at Islam21c, and also has a blog on the Huffington Post.
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The Afghan government seems to think enforcing dress codes and stopping women studying are more important than preventing famine. Afghanistan has a Ministry for the Prevention of Vice and Promotion of Virtue. Does it have a Ministry for the Prevention of Starvation and Promotion of Food?