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UN reports arrests of Afghan women and challenges for returnees
52women
Women arrested or detained in Herat and Kabul
UNAMA said at least 52 women and one girl were arrested or detained in Kabul and Herat between July and September over alleged dress-code violations. The IOM also reported that nearly 6.5 million Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan since 2023.
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- 52women
Women arrested or detained in Herat and Kabul
“at least 52 women and one girl were arrested or detained in Herat and Kabul”
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Girls arrested or detained in Herat and Kabul
“at least 52 women and one girl were arrested or detained in Herat and Kabul”
AllegedUNAMA said recent arrests were related to alleged violations of the Taliban authorities' dress-code requirements
“Recent arrests were related to alleged violations of the de facto authorities’ dress code requirements, according to UNAMA.”