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The United Nations expressed concern over the Taliban's arrest of numerous Afghan women and girls in Kabul for violating the strict dress code. The arrests, occurring between July 16th and 19th, involved women allegedly not complying with hijab regulations. The UN mission urged the Taliban to revoke policies restricting women's rights and freedoms, citing the arrests as creating fear and eroding public trust. This follows similar arrests reported in January 2024, raising concerns about ill-treatment and extortion. The Taliban, since regaining power in 2021, has implemented increasingly restrictive measures against women.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.