Afghan Protest Crackdown: Taliban Fire Upon Demonstrators Over Dress-Code Arrests
TL;DR
Taliban security forces opened fire on protesters in Afghanistan who were demonstrating against arrests of women for dress-code violations, highlighting ongoing restrictions on women’s rights under the regime and drawing international attention.
- Afghan protesters injured during demonstration against Taliban-imposed dress code for women Yahoo
- Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan BBC
- Protesters injured during demonstration against Taliban-imposed dress code for women NBC News
- Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan Reuters
- UN protests women’s arrests in Afghanistan for alleged clothing violations AP News
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