Residents say Herat remains under tight Taliban security ahead of planned protest
Residents report an increased Taliban presence, expanded patrols and heightened fear days after protests over the detention of women were.
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UN Women voices alarm over Herat arrests, protest crackdown
The agency said the detention of dozens of women has deepened fear across Afghanistan.
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UN experts urge Taliban to probe deadly Herat protest crackdown
UN experts called for the release of detained women and protesters and warned that the use of lethal force may.
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HRW says Taliban used excessive force against Herat protesters
The rights group says Taliban forces used excessive force against demonstrators protesting the detention of women over alleged dress-code violations.
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UN agency alarmed by Herat crackdown, Pakistan airstrikes
OCHA cites the detention of women in Herat, the killing of a child during Herat protest and civilian casualties from.
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Amnesty says new Taliban decree institutionalizes child marriage
The rights group says a new family law codifies forced and child marriage, further eroding the rights of women and.
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UNAMA confirms one death in Taliban shooting at Herat protest
UNAMA says at least 30 women were arbitrarily detained over alleged dress-code violations.
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Taliban increase patrols in Herat a day after protest, residents say
Residents say Taliban patrols and checkpoints increased across the city a day after the protest.
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Mohaqiq to Taliban: Violating people’s rights, dignity not the answer
He warned that such actions would only deepen the country's crises, public discontent and social divisions.
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Death toll rises to two after Taliban fire on Herat protesters
A woman and a child were killed and dozens of people wounded after Taliban fired on demonstrators protesting the detention.