https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taliban-arrest-women-for-dress-code-violationsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taliban-arrest-women-for-dress-code-violationshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taliban-arrest-women-for-dress-code-violations#u128846Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:27:20 +0000The United Nations reports that Taliban authorities have arrested or detained dozens of women in recent months for alleged dress code violations and for appearing in public without a male guardian. UNAMA verified the detention of 52 women and one girl in Kabul and Herat between July and September. Detentions have been triggered by the use of makeup and colorful scarves, as well as speaking in public. These arrests occur as record numbers of refugees return to Afghanistan and struggle to rebuild their lives.Why it mattersThe UN rights council has characterized the Taliban's treatment of wo