Taliban order women to wear burkas to access hospitals, charity says
Summary
The Taliban in Afghanistan are reportedly requiring women to wear burkas to access hospitals in the city of Herat. This rule affects patients, caretakers, and staff, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The Taliban deny this requirement, though reports indicate the restrictions may have been somewhat relaxed recently.Key Facts
- The Taliban are said to have ordered women to wear burkas to enter hospitals in Herat.
- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported the enforcement began on November 5.
- MSF noticed a 28% drop in urgent patient admissions after the rule was enforced.
- The Taliban spokesperson denied the claim, stating the requirement was for hijabs, not burkas.
- Human rights activists allege that burkas are now required to enter hospitals, schools, and government offices in Herat.
- The Taliban had previously enforced burka-wearing rules during their rule in the 1990s.
- There have been protests, including women reportedly burning burkas to oppose the rule.
- The UN has called for the Taliban to lift restrictions on women, referring to it as "gender apartheid."
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