Local sources in Herat report that Taliban Vice and Virtue agents are forcibly removing women from vehicles and detaining them for not adhering to the group’s specific hijab rules.
These violent crackdowns have created an atmosphere of fear among the city’s residents.
In addition to detaining women, the Taliban are penalizing drivers who transport women without the prescribed ‘chadari’.
These heavy fines are putting a significant strain on drivers trying to earn a living.
These restrictive measures are escalating despite repeated calls from the international community to respect women’s rights and individual freedoms in Afghanistan.
The situation indicates a growing trend of strict enforcement across various provinces.
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