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Taliban Arrests Women in Herat Over Hijab Rules

Taliban Arrests Women in Herat Hijab Crackdown Sparks UN Alarm

By Desk Assistant On Jun 8, 2026

Afghan Women’s – (Web Desk) – Taliban arrests women in Herat over hijab rules have shocked the world after at least 21 women and girls were detained in Herat province for not following Taliban dress code orders.

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan, known as UNAMA, has raised serious concerns over these arrests. The UN reminded Taliban authorities that all people, both men and women, deserve equal treatment under the law.

The Taliban issued a new directive last week. It banned women from appearing in public without what they called a proper hijab. Women showing their faces or wearing makeup were warned they would face punishment.

UNAMA posted its concern on X, calling the detentions a serious human rights issue. The UN also stressed that every person has the right to move freely without fear of arrest.

UNAMA is concerned over multiple arrests and detentions of women in Herat #Afghanistan for alleged non-compliance with dress requirements, which raises serious human rights concerns.

— UNAMA News (@UNAMAnews) June 7, 2026

The Afghan Taliban did not respond when asked for comment by international media.

Since taking control of Kabul in 2021, the Taliban has placed heavy restrictions on women across Afghanistan. Women and girls have lost access to schools, jobs, and even sports, drawing sharp criticism from around the world.

A UNICEF report from April warned that over 25,000 female teachers and health workers could be lost by 2030 if these restrictions continue.

The Taliban claims it respects women’s rights under its own reading of Islamic law. However, human rights groups and the international community strongly disagree.