UN says Taliban authorities arrested at least 52 women over dress code as returnees reach 6.5 million
Oct. 8, 2026 — Taliban authorities arrested or detained at least 52 women and one girl in Herat and Kabul between July and September over alleged violations of their dress code, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said, adding that the true number could be far higher. The women were released after several hours, it said. Separately, the International Organization for Migration said nearly 6.5 million Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan since 2023, many without work or shelter.
The wall: The Taliban authorities' response was not included in the UN statements.
Tier: Reported (based on UN News' account of UNAMA's and IOM's statements)
Sources
- UN News, Afghanistan: Women face fresh dress code arrests amid record refugee returns (Oct. 8, 2026)
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