Women can work, will honor their rights within Islamic law: Taliban in first presser since Afghanistan takeover

The Taliban on Tuesday addressed their first press conference since taking over Kabul. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid asserted that rights of women will be protected "within the limits of Islamic law".

In their first official press briefing since the Kabul seizure, the Taliban vowed to protect women's rights "within the limits" of Islamic law. Taliban: our nation is a Muslim nation, whether it is 20 years ago or now. But there is a huge difference between us 20 years ago or now. Let's talk about the law after the government is formed.Watch LIVE: https://t.co/ZXmnmC5AUt https://t.co/5REuIaeTa2 "Women will be active in our society but within the framework of Islam. Women are a key part of our society"Watch LIVE as the Taliban holds its first news conference in Kabul since overthrowing the gov't: https://t.co/ZXmnmC5AUt https://t.co/5REuIaeTa2 Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has assured that no one will be allowed to use Afghan territory for attacks against any nation.Watch LIVE as the Taliban holds a news conference in Kabul: https://t.co/ZXmnmC5AUt https://t.co/5REuIaeTa2 Addressing the press conference from inside the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid asserted that rights of women will be protected "within the limits of Islamic law".