The Taliban are tightening control over compliance with women's dress codes in Afghanistan's Herat province. Zamon.uz reported on this.
According to Amu TV, the Taliban's Department for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has issued new directives on adhering to the rules of "proper hijab" in public places.
The circulated document states that women who go out without a headscarf, with their faces uncovered, in tight clothing, or with makeup, may be detained by morality enforcers and sent to special institutions.
It also stipulates that male relatives are considered responsible for women's appearance. Violations may be referred to judicial authorities and legal action taken.
According to local sources, this decision was made following a meeting with Taliban representatives. The new regulations are said to have taken effect on June 6.
In recent months, checkpoints have been set up in several areas of Herat, where cars and taxis are being inspected. Residents report that inspectors have deemed some women's clothing non-compliant with Taliban requirements.
Since returning to power in 2021, the Taliban have imposed numerous restrictions on women and girls. According to international human rights advocates, more than 100 restrictive decisions regarding women's education, work, and participation in public life have been made during this time.
