Dossier
Taliban authorities
Coverage of Taliban authorities in the Nexus archive.
- Human Rights Watch says the Taliban detained 6 staff of a women’s and children’s rights group
Human Rights Watch reported that Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have forcibly disappeared six staff members. These individuals were associated with a local organization dedicated to women's and children's rights.
- Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan
Afghan security officials dispersed a women's rights protest in Herat province after Taliban morality police detained women for violating mandatory dress rules. Witnesses reported one death, multiple injuries, and dozens of arrests, though Taliban authorities have not confirmed these claims.