Taliban arrests women in Afghanistan over dress code violations
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Taliban, UN Women
Herat, Afghanistan
June 2026
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The Taliban arrested at least 30 women for allegedly violating mandatory dress codes. UN Women reported that security forces opened fire on protesters, resulting in at least two deaths and over 20 injuries. Local authorities have denied the reports of arrests and the violent crackdown.
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