The Taliban's recent crackdown on women's dress code in Kabul, Afghanistan has led to arbitrary arrests and detention of women for not adhering to the Taliban's dress code, including not wearing a burqa or niqab. This has sparked concerns about the further restriction of women's freedom of expression and movement. The international community has called for the immediate release of the detained women and an end to the arrests, emphasizing the need to hold the Taliban accountable for their actions.
Taliban official says women detained for improper dress amid crackdown in Kabul https://t.co/mH0UDDTri5 . Click to read ⬇️
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers say dozens of women were detained and "advised in front of their family members" over alleged dress code violations. https://t.co/9dJqhYJMBe
The Taliban recent arbitrary arrest of women for bad hijab is just another step to silence women voices inside 🇦🇫 & create fear. It is result of result of all Favours & attention international community has given the Taliban but have failed to hold them accountable.
Mass arrest of women rights activists in Afghanistan going on by Taliban. Dozens have been arrested in the past few days alone. https://t.co/iQqnaxNIuT
The Taliban have started arresting women for not wearing a burqa or a niqab — only showing their eyes. Most of those arrested under the pretext of not adhering to the Taliban’s dress code have been teenage schoolgirls. We urgently call for their release & an end to the arrests. https://t.co/5Yn3nkXxWE
The Taliban's dress-code crackdown and arbitrary arrests is a further violation of women's freedom of movement and expression in Afghanistan. The crackdown must immediately be ceased, and those detained released. https://t.co/x2sp7wEYLX
Recent arrests of women in Kabul #Afghanistan for "bad hijab", confirmed by #Taliban, regrettably signifies further restrictions on women's freedom of expression and undermines other rights. They should all be released immediately and without conditions.