UN reports increase in arrests of Afghan women for dress code violations

The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reported that at least 52 women and one girl were arrested or detained in Herat and Kabul for not adhering to strict dress codes, sparking concerns over women's rights and freedoms.

Why it matters. The policy change affects Afghan women's rights to freedom of movement and expression, and could have broader implications for the country's social and political stability.