Several dozen women have held a rally in the Afghan capital Kabul to protest against the Taliban's decision to require women to cover their faces in public.
About 40 women took to the street on Tuesday, arguing that a decree on compulsory face-covering is a step too far.
One protester said the Islamist group should work to improve the living standards of poor people, but instead they are focusing on limiting women's rights.
She urged the international community to pay attention to the situation.
After the 30-minute rally, Taliban fighters briefly detained demonstrators and media personnel covering the protest.
The Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice said last week that Muslim women must cover their faces except for the eyes with the "hijab" when in public.
The ministry also said male relatives of women who do not comply will be detained.
The UN Assistance Mission to Afghanistan criticizes the decree for contradicting the Taliban's assurances that they will respect and protect women's human rights.
About 40 women took to the street on Tuesday, arguing that a decree on compulsory face-covering is a step too far.
One protester said the Islamist group should work to improve the living standards of poor people, but instead they are focusing on limiting women's rights.
She urged the international community to pay attention to the situation.
After the 30-minute rally, Taliban fighters briefly detained demonstrators and media personnel covering the protest.
The Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice said last week that Muslim women must cover their faces except for the eyes with the "hijab" when in public.
The ministry also said male relatives of women who do not comply will be detained.
The UN Assistance Mission to Afghanistan criticizes the decree for contradicting the Taliban's assurances that they will respect and protect women's human rights.
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Summary
Women rally in Kabul protesting Taliban's face-covering decree for women in public. Approximately 40 women argued that the decree infringes on their rights. The Taliban briefly detained demonstrators and media personnel. The UN criticizes the decree, claiming it contradicts Taliban assurances
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220511_04/
Date: May 11, 2022
Created: 2022/05/11 10:30
Updated: 2025/12/09 16:27
Last Read: 2022/05/11 10:30