Taliban Bans Beauty Salons, Deepening Women's Suffering in Afghanistan

The Taliban in Afghanistan have banned women's beauty salons, claiming that they offered services forbidden by Islam and caused economic hardships for grooms' families during wedding festivities. The ban is the latest restriction on the rights and freedoms of Afghan women and girls, following edicts barring them from education, public spaces, and most forms of employment. The decision has raised concerns about the impact on female entrepreneurs, as many salon owners are now facing financial uncertainty.