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UNAMA Documents 443 Arbitrary Taliban Arrests, 97 Abuse Cases

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 11:15 PM UTC · How we work

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UNAMA documented 443 arbitrary arrests and 97 mistreatment cases by Taliban morality police in Afghanistan.
Detentions from July to September targeted alleged hijab, beard, hairstyle, music and prayer violations.
On August 17, Taliban morality police detained two barbers for one month in Aliabad Bazaar, Paktika province.
Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid rejected UNAMA’s findings and called the detentions lawful propaganda.

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UNAMA documented 443 arbitrary arrests and 97 mistreatment cases by Taliban morality police in Afghanistan.
Detentions from July to September targeted alleged hijab, beard, hairstyle, music and prayer violations.
On August 17, Taliban morality police detained two barbers for one month in Aliabad Bazaar, Paktika province.
Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid rejected UNAMA’s findings and called the detentions lawful propaganda.