Women Gather in Herat to Support Taliban Dress Code Regulations

A group of women assembled in the Jibraeel area of Herat to voice their support for the dress code preferred by the Taliban. Reports indicate that the women called on families to adhere to the hijab regulations. One of the participants referenced religious instructions emphasizing modesty in attire.

The Taliban mandate that women cover their entire bodies and faces, leaving only the eyes visible. This gathering was reported by media outlets under Taliban control. It occurred in the wake of recent actions by the Ministry of Virtue and Vice, which detained dozens of women for failing to comply with the dress requirements. These detentions led to protests inside the country and abroad. Taliban forces responded by dispersing the protests forcefully, and at least two individuals lost their lives in the process.

Previously, Bakhtar media had released videos showing a comparable assembly of girls in Herat that promoted the dress code approved by the Taliban. Details about the recent gathering, including the precise time, specific location within Jibraeel, and the individuals or groups who organized it, have not been clearly established. There are also indications that the women may have been compelled to take part in the event, raising doubts about the voluntary nature of their participation and the overall authenticity of the demonstration.

Such events reflect the ongoing enforcement of specific social regulations in areas under Taliban administration.