Afghan women facing arrest for dress code violations: UN
In recent months, the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have arrested or detained dozens of women for alleged violations of dress codes and for appearing…
According to DW, in recent months, the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have arrested or detained dozens of women for alleged violations of dress codes and for appearing in public without a male guardian.
This world story centres on Afghanistan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Afghan, UN and Taliban.
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