Under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, laws
A) were based on a strict interpretation of traditional Islamic laws.
B) were based on the Soviet Communist system introduced during the Soviet invasion.
C) provided all children, including girls, with the right to an education.
D) were largely borrowed from the Islamic fundamentalist regime in Iran which sponsored the Taliban.
E) were based on liberal interpretation of Islamic laws.

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The Taliban regime followed a strict interpretation of traditional Islamic laws, such as the Sharia law. Women's rights were severely restricted, and they were not allowed to attend school or work outside the home. The Taliban also enforced harsh punishments, such as amputations and public executions, for those who violated their laws.

Under the Taliban Regime in Afghanistan, Laws