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Taliban arrest 30 women for violating hijab rules, UN says
Key takeaways
- The arrests come amid a growing struggle for women in Afghanistan who've been practically barred from society under Taliban rule.
- The UN Women said Thursday it was "gravely concerned" by the arrests, which they said heightened fear and apprehension among women and girls.
- But local authorities have denied reports that women were arrested.
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The arrests come amid a growing struggle for women in Afghanistan who've been practically barred from society under Taliban rule.
https://p.dw.com/p/5FFu WAfghanistan is the only country where women are prohibited from studying after primary levels Image: Felipe Dana/AP Photo/picture alliance Advertisement The Taliban arrested at least 30 women, accusing them of violating dress code requirements, the UN agency for women's rights said.
The UN Women said Thursday it was "gravely concerned" by the arrests, which they said heightened fear and apprehension among women and girls.
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