Sources: Taliban detain aid workers in Herat over beard length
The sources said eight of the men were released on Saturday and the remaining nine were freed Sunday, June 21.
Human Rights
Human Rights
Over 40 rights groups warn EU against deportations, Taliban engagement
The organizations said growing cooperation between EU and Taliban risks undermining human rights protections.
Human Rights, Security
Teen wounded in Taliban crackdown on Herat protest dies, sources say
The death has risen the toll from the Taliban crackdown on Herat protest in Herat to at least two people.
Human Rights
Taliban ban smartphones for public employees in Kandahar: Sources
The restriction, which local sources say took effect Monday, follows a similar ban at Herat University.
Human Rights, Women
Taliban expand dress code warnings beyond Herat
Residents and local sources say Taliban have warned women in western Kabul as well as in Mazar-e-Sharif over obeying their.
Human Rights, Women
After detentions, Taliban impose new restrictions on girls’ schools in Herat
Residents and students say new dress-code requirements have been imposed on girls' schools and religious seminaries.
Health, Human Rights
MSF says female staff member detained by Taliban in Herat
MSF says a female health worker was held for two days after being accused of violating Taliban-imposed dress requirements.
Human Rights
After Herat, Taliban warn Balkh women of arrests over dress code
Residents say Taliban are expanding enforcement of dress requirements in Balkh and Kabul following the detention of dozens of women.
Human Rights
Taliban governor claims women detained in Herat had ‘psychological problems’
The remarks come after the UN confirmed that more than 30 women and girls were arrested in Herat over alleged.
Human Rights
EU envoy calls Taliban’s Herat crackdown ‘extremely serious’
Bertrand said the EU views the arrests of women and the subsequent violence against protesters as "extremely serious" and has.