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Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice

Coverage of Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 9 · 16:17 UTCMost recent: Jun 9 · 18:08 UTC
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Talibanorganization2Heratplace2Richard Bennettperson2Human Rights Watchorganization2Fereshta Abbasiperson2Kakarperson1United Nationsorganization1Afghanistanplace1
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  • WORLDJun 9 · 18:08 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Afghanistan: Taliban open fire during protest over arrests of women for dress code violation

    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.

  • WORLDJun 9 · 16:17 UTCWTOP DC
    Afghanistan: Taliban open fire during protest over arrests of women for dress code violation

    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.