Two dead after Taliban opens fire on dress code violation protest (opens original article in a new tab)

Two people were killed during a Taliban crackdown on a protest in Afghanistan against arrests of women for dress code violations, with UN experts reporting casualties and calling for policy changes.

• At least two people killed during Taliban crackdown on protest against dress code arrests in Herat, Afghanistan.
• Taliban police denied using weapons, but UN experts reported two deaths and over 20 injuries.
• UNAMA called for rescinding policies restricting women's rights and emphasized international legal standards.