The Daily Mail reports that the Taliban group has issued a new warning to male barbers in Afghanistan, threatening them with imprisonment if they fail to adhere to strict rules.
Trimming beards or creating Western hairstyles has been declared prohibited.
According to the report, barbers who violate this order will be referred to Taliban judicial bodies and could face up to 15 months in prison.
These restrictions have placed significant economic and psychological pressure on this profession.
The Taliban had previously imposed similar restrictions, but the introduction of jail sentences indicates an intensification of crackdowns on individual and social liberties.
Many barbershops face the risk of closure and unemployment due to these pressures.
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