"Taliban Decrees Leave Afghan Women Scared to Go Out Alone, Says UN"

Afghan women are feeling scared and unsafe leaving their homes alone due to Taliban decrees and enforcement campaigns on clothing and male guardians, according to a report from the U.N. mission in Afghanistan. The decrees, which include restrictions on women's access to work, travel, and health care, are being enforced through arrest, harassment, and intimidation. The Taliban's actions have led to women fearing going to public spaces and relying on male guardians for safety, prompting concerns from human rights organizations and the U.N. envoy for Afghanistan.