Taliban threaten families of detained women with retaliation for sharing information: Sources
Families said they were told that “any public mention or media engagement regarding the arrests would result in severe consequences.”
Families said they were told that “any public mention or media engagement regarding the arrests would result in severe consequences.”
The event, led by Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister, was aired live on state television.
Female employees said they had been warned that failure to comply would result in their being denied entry to the.
UNAMA confirmed that it had reached out to Taliban officials for clarification and additional information regarding the detentions.
Saturday’s arrests occurred in Qala-e-Fathullah, an area near downtown Kabul, and Dasht-e-Barchi in the western part of the capital.
The women were initially detained for allegedly failing to wear what the Taliban defines as “proper hijab.”
Footage shared with Amu shows women in tears, expressing fear and confusion over their arrest.
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The EU said it continues to invest in vocational skills that build resilience, generate employment, and create hope for Afghanistan’s.
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