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Taliban are detaining women for wearing makeup.
Publication: Observador - Últimas
Author: Agência Lusa
Source published: 08/10/2026, 21:30:59 UTC
Briefing created: 13/11/2026, 02:53:43 UTC
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Briefings
A UNAMA expressed deep concern regarding detention cases in Kabul and Herat, warning that actual numbers may far exceed official records. This finding highlights a potential systemic issue in Afghan security operations involving women using cosmetics, though specific case details and victim counts remain unverified.
Key points
- The United Nations Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA) stated it is 'deeply concerned' about detention cases in Kabul and Herat.
- The UNAMA warned that the actual number of cases involving women using cosmetics may be significantly higher than officially recorded.
Context
This briefing addresses allegations of targeted detention of women in Afghanistan, specifically those using makeup, which has raised concerns about human rights violations within the country's security apparatus.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a UNAMA statement without specific case details, victim names, or confirmed numbers. The source explicitly states that actual cases may be much higher than recorded, introducing significant uncertainty regarding the true scale of the issue.
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