Sources: Taliban continue detentions of women in Herat
Residents say women are being detained over alleged dress code violations as Taliban morality police intensify enforcement in western Afghanistan.
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Taliban expand dress code warnings beyond Herat
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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.
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Taliban open fire on protesters in Herat
Residents rallied in support of women detained over alleged violations of the Taliban's dress code.
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Bennett seeks immediate end to women’s detention by Taliban in Herat
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Taliban detain 21 women in Herat over dress code
The arrests come as Taliban warned that women deemed not to be complying with their interpretation of Islamic dress requirements.
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Sources: Taliban warn women in Herat could face detention over dress code
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