Women in Herat province are reporting that despite strictly adhering to the Islamic dress code mandated by the authorities, they continue to face harassment. Reports indicate that girls and women are being detained in public spaces, creating an atmosphere of fear across the city regarding personal safety .
Residents state that for the past four years, women have lost virtually all personal and social freedoms. The increasing restrictions on movement and arbitrary detentions have made life unbearable for women in western Afghanistan, even when they fully comply with the government’s strict rules on attire .
Herat Women Report Harassment Despite Hijab Compliance
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