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UN: Herat Dress-Code Arrests Threaten 25,000 Female Professionals

6/9/2026

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UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reported that women were arrested in Herat for violating a dress code requirement.
UNAMA reminded de facto authorities that people have the right to freedom of movement and equality before the law.
The Taliban did not reply to Reuters inquiries about the detentions.
UNICEF warned that restrictions could cause the loss of more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030.

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UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reported that women were arrested in Herat for violating a dress code requirement.
UNAMA reminded de facto authorities that people have the right to freedom of movement and equality before the law.
The Taliban did not reply to Reuters inquiries about the detentions.
UNICEF warned that restrictions could cause the loss of more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030.