Dossier
Taliban morality police
Coverage of Taliban morality police in the Nexus archive.
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- Afghanistan police crack down on anti-hijab protests in Herat
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.
- Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan
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.