India, May 17 -- The Taliban administration in Afghanistan is facing strong international criticism after introducing new family law regulations that reportedly recognize child marriages under specific conditions.

The controversial provisions have sparked concern among human rights groups and activists, who argue that the rules could further weaken the rights and protection of women and children in the country. Reports suggest the regulations include provisions under which a girl's silence may be interpreted as consent in certain marriage-related situations, leading to widespread backlash.

The newly introduced framework reportedly outlines rules governing marriage and separation while giving religious courts a greater role in handling s...