The Taliban interim government in Afghanistan has begun detaining women and girls who violate clothing rules. This was reported by "Euronews."
The UN mission in Afghanistan expressed concern over the "numerous" detentions of women and girls in Kabul from July 16-19 of this year for not following instructions regarding the hijab or Islamic headscarf. However, no information was provided on the number, age, or location of those detained.
"These measures further isolate women and girls, create an atmosphere of fear, and undermine public trust," the organization stated.
The UN mission called on the Taliban government to revoke "policies and practices" that restrict the human rights and fundamental freedoms of women and girls, including banning their education beyond the 6th grade.
In May 2022, the Taliban issued a decree requiring women to cover everything except their eyes. According to the decree, they must wear a full-body burqa.
In January 2024, the interim government's Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice announced the detention of women in the Afghan capital for "incorrect hijab wearing."
The ministry's press secretary, Abdul Ghafar Farooq, did not provide details on how many women were detained.
