Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan

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Afghan security officials dispersed a women's rights protest in the western province of Herat, where Taliban morality police detained women accused of violating mandatory dress codes. The crackdown highlights ongoing enforcement of strict dress rules in western Afghanistan.

KABUL, June 9 - Afghan security officials dispersed a women's rights protest in the western province of Herat on Tuesday after residents said Taliban morality police detained women accused of violating mandatory dress rules.