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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 6 MIN

Taliban forces fire on civilians protesting morality police in Afghanistan

from The World: Latest Stories · host Joyce Hackel

Women in Afghanistan are increasingly facing arrest and detention for leaving their homes without wearing a full face and body covering. Rights monitors say they have verified at least 16 arrests and detentions, including that of a pregnant woman, in the western city of Herat. Rina Amiri, the former US special envoy for Afghan women, girls and human rights, tells The World's Host Marco Werman that Taliban forces have opened fire on civilians protesting the restrictions.

Women in Afghanistan are increasingly facing arrest and detention for leaving their homes without wearing a full face and body covering. Rights monitors say they have verified at least 16 arrests and detentions, including that of a pregnant woman, in the western city of Herat. Rina Amiri, the former US special envoy for Afghan women, girls and human rights, tells The World's Host Marco Werman that Taliban forces have opened fire on civilians protesting the restrictions.

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