Western outrage over Afghan women’s dress code despite them starving to death due to US sanctions

By Dr. Salman Butt
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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.

Dr Salman Butt accuses the majority of the mainstream coverage of a racist bias.

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By Dr. Salman Butt
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Dr. Butt 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. At present, he is the Head of Islamic Thought and a regular contributor at Islam21c, and also has a blog on HuffPost. You may find him on social media.
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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?

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