Herat

The Taliban's strict restrictions on Afghan women since 2021 have erased their presence from public spaces, banned work in essential professions, and limited education to primary levels. Recent protests in Herat against morality police raids resulted in arrests, violence, and at least two deaths, including a child, as women and men demanded education, work, and freedom.

The U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution urging Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to reverse restrictions on women and combat militant groups. The resolution extends the U.N. political mission in Afghanistan until 2027 and authorizes support for humanitarian aid and governance without discrimination. It follows violent dispersal of a protest in Herat after women were arrested for violating the Taliban’s dress code.

Taliban forces in Afghanistan killed two people during a rare street protest in Herat over a crackdown on women’s hijab dress code. The protest followed arrests of women and girls accused of 'improper hijab', with families unaware of detainees' whereabouts.

Afghan Taliban authorities opened fire on a protest in Herat against the arrest of women for dress code violations, injuring at least three people. The protest, rare under Taliban rule, opposed strict Islamic dress regulations enforced by the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice. The Taliban denied reports of arrests, calling them 'rumors,' while UN and human rights groups condemned the violence.

Afghan authorities in Herat opened fire on a protest against the arrest of women for dress code violations, injuring at least three people. The Taliban enforces strict Islamic dress rules for women, including full hijab and face coverings, policed by the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice. The UN and Human Rights Watch condemned the use of force and called for accountability.

Afghan security officials dispersed a women's rights protest in Herat after Taliban morality police detained women for violating mandatory dress rules. Witnesses reported one death, several injuries, and dozens of arrests, though Taliban authorities did not confirm these. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan expressed concern over women's detentions for dress code violations.

Afghan security officials dispersed a women's rights protest in Herat province after Taliban morality police detained women for violating mandatory dress rules. Witnesses reported one death, multiple injuries, and dozens of arrests, though Taliban authorities have not confirmed these claims.

Women in Herat, Afghanistan, were detained by Taliban morality police for not wearing required clothing like the chador or burqa, drawing UN concern. The crackdown has led to fear among residents and a sharp decline in women leaving their homes.

A deadly shooting in Herat, Afghanistan, killed at least 11 people, prompting families to gather and mourn the victims. Dozens of mourners gathered to pray for the deceased in the region.

Gunmen attacked a picnic spot near Deh Mehri village in Herat, Afghanistan, killing multiple people. Officials confirmed the attack occurred at a public gathering location in the region.

Gunmen killed at least four people during an attack near Deh Mehri village in Herat province, Afghanistan. Officials reported gunfire was opened near the picnic spot, resulting in multiple casualties.