Bajaur jirga bans women from calling radio, collecting baby bonus
This is violation of human rights, DC says SAMAA | Raham Yousafzai - Posted: Feb 6, 2021 | Last Updated: 2 months ago SAMAA | Raham Yousafzai Posted: Feb 6, 2021 | Last Updated: 2 months ago
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A jirga in Bajaur s Wara Mamund district has banned the women in the area from calling the radio and visiting the Sada-e-Aman Centre, where women are given cash for giving birth.
The members of the jirga said that Rs10,000 fine will be imposed on the violators.
This is a violation of human rights, said Deputy Commissioner Fayyaz Sherpao while reacting to the jirga s decision. He said that the tribal leaders should tell the administration if they have any reservations but they cannot impose restrictions on the movement of women.