Two killed in rare street demonstration over women’s rights in Afghanistan
Summary
A rare street protest over women's rights in Herat, Afghanistan, ended with at least two people killed after Taliban security forces fired on demonstrators. The protest was sparked by arrests of women accused of not following dress rules imposed by the Taliban.Key Facts
- The protest took place in Herat province, with about 70 people participating despite strong Taliban security.
- Demonstrators chanted for education, work, and freedom, and protested arbitrary arrests of women.
- Taliban forces used bullets and special units to break up the protest, killing two people and injuring three.
- At least 13 protesters were detained and reportedly beaten by officials.
- Women arrested were said to be wearing full hijabs, but were still accused of violations.
- Protests are very rare and risky in Afghanistan due to Taliban bans and harsh punishments for dissent.
- Since the Taliban returned to power, women have been barred from schools, most jobs, and public spaces.
- Taliban authorities denied the claims of arresting women over hijab issues, calling them baseless.
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