Nasir Ahmad Faiq, Acting Head of Afghanistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has condemned the Taliban’s detention and mistreatment of women in Herat under the pretext of “improper hijab.” Faiq stated that such actions are neither consistent with Islamic principles nor aligned with Afghanistan’s cultural values.
He further noted that the arrest of women on the grounds of hijab forms part of a systematic Taliban policy aimed at excluding women from public life, depriving them of their fundamental freedoms, and violating their human dignity. Faiq emphasized that detaining women because of their clothing or appearance is not a defense of religion, but rather a means of suppressing the population, instilling fear, and fostering an atmosphere of intimidation within society.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has also condemned the Taliban’s actions in Herat and expressed serious concerns regarding their human rights implications. Over the past several days, the Taliban have launched a widespread campaign in Herat city and Injil district under the pretext of enforcing hijab regulations, resulting in the detention of a number of women who have been taken into custody.
Writer:Saeed Sameer
