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Taliban Arresting Women for How They Dress in Afghanistan
The Taliban are detaining women for wearing clothes or makeup they don't approve of, according to the UN.
A view of Afghan women walking in a street in Kabul.
By John Doe
Reporting from Govur 
Oct. 9, 2026, 6:23 p.m. - 1 day, 4 hours ago
The Taliban is now arresting women in Afghanistan for how they look. The group is targeting women who do not follow strict dress rules.
United Nations officials say that women are being detained for things like wearing makeup or using colorful scarves. Even the way women speak in public can lead to trouble with the authorities.
These arrests are happening at a difficult time. Many refugees are currently returning to the country, and there is a lot of pressure on those living there.
Representatives at the United Nations are speaking out against this. They are calling for an end to these arrests. They also say there are reports of people being tortured and killed, and they want these things to stop immediately.
For many women in Afghanistan, the basic freedom to choose what to wear or how to act has been taken away. The situation remains very serious.
Source: Newser
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