<p>The supreme leader of the Taliban has issued a decree against nepotism, barring officials in Afghanistan's Taliban administration from hiring relatives in government positions.</p>.<p>The shadowy leader, Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, also ordered all Taliban officials to sack their sons and other relatives who are already working in their administration.</p>.<p>The decree was posted late on Saturday on the Taliban government's Twitter account.</p>.<p>“It is an order to all officials in the ministries, departments and independent authorities that no one is allowed to appoint family members or relatives in government positions,” the decree said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/no-change-in-indias-position-on-not-recognising-taliban-mea-1200768.html" target="_blank">No change in India's position on not recognising Taliban: MEA</a></strong></p>.<p>The tweet did not elaborate on the reasons behind the decree but it followed rumours that many Taliban officials have appointed their sons and relatives in high-ranking government positions rather than professionals or those with experience needed for the posts.</p>.<p>Taliban government spokesmen were not immediately available on Monday to elaborate on the order or provide further details.</p>.<p>The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in mid-August 2021 amid the chaotic departure of US and NATO troops after 20 years.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/afghanistan-is-worlds-most-repressive-country-for-women-un-1198237.html" target="_blank">Afghanistan is world's most repressive country for women: UN</a></strong></p>.<p>Despite initial promises of a more moderate stance, the Taliban gradually reimposed their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia, as they did during their previous rule of Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001.</p>.<p>Girls are now barred from school beyond the sixth grade and women are banned from working, studying, travelling without a male companion, and even going to parks, gyms or bath houses.</p>.<p>Women must also cover themselves from head to toe and are barred from working at national and international non-governmental organisations, disrupting the delivery of humanitarian aid.</p>.<p>Akhundzada's decree also ordered that all Taliban officials immediately fill the vacated posts with people other than their sons, family members or relatives.</p>
<p>The supreme leader of the Taliban has issued a decree against nepotism, barring officials in Afghanistan's Taliban administration from hiring relatives in government positions.</p>.<p>The shadowy leader, Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, also ordered all Taliban officials to sack their sons and other relatives who are already working in their administration.</p>.<p>The decree was posted late on Saturday on the Taliban government's Twitter account.</p>.<p>“It is an order to all officials in the ministries, departments and independent authorities that no one is allowed to appoint family members or relatives in government positions,” the decree said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/no-change-in-indias-position-on-not-recognising-taliban-mea-1200768.html" target="_blank">No change in India's position on not recognising Taliban: MEA</a></strong></p>.<p>The tweet did not elaborate on the reasons behind the decree but it followed rumours that many Taliban officials have appointed their sons and relatives in high-ranking government positions rather than professionals or those with experience needed for the posts.</p>.<p>Taliban government spokesmen were not immediately available on Monday to elaborate on the order or provide further details.</p>.<p>The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in mid-August 2021 amid the chaotic departure of US and NATO troops after 20 years.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/afghanistan-is-worlds-most-repressive-country-for-women-un-1198237.html" target="_blank">Afghanistan is world's most repressive country for women: UN</a></strong></p>.<p>Despite initial promises of a more moderate stance, the Taliban gradually reimposed their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia, as they did during their previous rule of Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001.</p>.<p>Girls are now barred from school beyond the sixth grade and women are banned from working, studying, travelling without a male companion, and even going to parks, gyms or bath houses.</p>.<p>Women must also cover themselves from head to toe and are barred from working at national and international non-governmental organisations, disrupting the delivery of humanitarian aid.</p>.<p>Akhundzada's decree also ordered that all Taliban officials immediately fill the vacated posts with people other than their sons, family members or relatives.</p>