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Afghan authorities open fire on protesters over women’s dress code

Afghan authorities open fire on protesters over women’s dress code

Summary

Authorities in western Afghanistan stopped a protest where people were demonstrating against the arrest of more than a dozen women for breaking dress code rules. Police fired shots during the protest, injuring at least three people.

Key Facts

  • Protesters gathered in western Afghanistan to oppose the detention of women over dress code rules.
  • More than a dozen women were arrested for violating dress codes.
  • Police opened fire on the protesters.
  • At least three people were wounded in the shooting.
  • The protest was forcibly stopped by authorities.
  • Eyewitnesses reported the police action during the event.
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