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UN says Taliban arrested at least 30 women over hijab
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
Summary: UN Women said Taliban authorities in Herat arrested at least 30 women for violating hijab rules.
WHO: UN Women
WHAT: UN Women said Taliban authorities arrested at least 30 women for violating dress rules, with some later released.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 4:40 AM ET
WHERE: Herat, Afghanistan
WHY: The arrests were for violating dress rules imposed by the Taliban government.
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