Sources report that Enayatullah Khwarizmi, the spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Defense, has proposed marriage to several female journalists. On Monday, June 16, 2025, these sources informed the Hasht-e Subh Daily that Khwarizmi used his personal phone number to contact female journalists, claiming he is “modern” and does not behave like other Taliban members.
These interactions have significantly impacted female journalists, with many choosing to avoid covering news related to the Taliban’s Ministry of Defense to evade such behavior. The sources highlight that Khwarizmi has repeatedly proposed marriage to these journalists, who have refrained from publicly disclosing the issue due to fear of repercussions.
Furthermore, managers of several domestic media outlets are aware of Khwarizmi’s actions but have not raised the matter with senior Taliban officials, citing fear of retaliation. The sources emphasize the pervasive atmosphere of intimidation that prevents both journalists and media managers from addressing the issue openly.
This situation unfolds against the backdrop of the Taliban’s broader policies, which have excluded women and girls from all social spheres and imposed stringent restrictions on them in recent years. Reports have also previously surfaced about multiple marriages among Taliban officials, with some marrying twice within a single year.
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سخنگوی وزارت دفاع طالبان به خبرنگاران زن: «من مدرن هستم، با من ازدواج کنید»
